Agenda item

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed to:

(i)    Approve the design and implementation of a zebra crossing on a raised table in Pendleton Road, north of Abinger Drive (Option 2, para. 3.3 of the report);

(ii)   Authorise the advertisement of a Notice under the Highways Act 1980, the effect of which will be to introduce a raised table in Pendleton Road approximately 40m north of Abinger Drive; and

(iii)  Authorise delegation of authority to the Area Team Manager, in consultation -with the Reigate and Banstead Local Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and the local divisional Member, to resolve any representations received in connection with the proposals.

Reasons:

To provide a formal crossing point for pedestrians walking to the schools located in Pendleton Road and accessing the nearby bus stops.

Declarations of Interest: None

Officers attending: John Lawlor, Anita Guy, Highways SCC

Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None

Member Discussion – key points:

Councillor Bramhall confirmed that the majority of funding had been found for the crossing.  Members asked if the zebra crossing did require a raised table; officers stated that they felt this was the best option.

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed to:

(i)    Approve the design and implementation of a zebra crossing on a raised table in Pendleton Road, north of Abinger Drive (Option 2, para. 3.3 of the report);

(ii)   Authorise the advertisement of a Notice under the Highways Act 1980, the effect of which will be to introduce a raised table in Pendleton Road approximately 40m north of Abinger Drive; and

(iii)  Authorise delegation of authority to the Area Team Manager, in consultation -with the Reigate and Banstead Local Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and the local divisional Member, to resolve any representations received in connection with the proposals.

Reasons:

To provide a formal crossing point for pedestrians walking to the schools located in Pendleton Road and accessing the nearby bus stops.