Decision details

The Joint Committee (Spelthorne) agreed:

(i)    To approve the provisional allocation of budgets for 2019-20 as shown in Table 3 below (paragraphs 2.1.7 to 2.1.13 refer);

(ii)  To authorise the advertisement of a legal notice for the relocation of two speed cushions in Clare Road, Stanwell, in support of bus stop improvements at the junction with Bedfont Road, and to consider any representations in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member and if there are no significant objections to relocate the speed cushions (paragraphs 2.6.1 to 2.6.3 and Annex B refer);

(iii)To authorise the implementation of a new bus stop clearway at the bus stop in Clare Road at the junction with Bedfont Road (paragraphs 2.6.1 to 2.6.3 and Annex B refer);

(iv)To authorise the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and relevant Divisional Member(s) to undertake all necessary procedures to deliver the agreed programmes.

Reasons for recommendations:

Recommendations are made to facilitate development of Committee’s 2019-20 Highways programmes, while at the same time ensuring that the Chairman, Vice Chairman and relevant Divisional Members are fully and appropriately involved in any detailed considerations.

A number of changes are proposed to improve bus stop facilities in Clare Road at its junction with Bedfont Road.

Committee is asked to provide the necessary authorisation to deliver its programmes of work in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and relevant Divisional Member without the need to revert to the Committee as a whole.