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HTW-30-18: Pedestrian Crossing - B4534 Purton road, Purton

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider two comments and one objection in connection with the proposed PUFFIN crossing on Purton road, Purton, adjacent to a residential area known as Moulden View (see Appendix 2).

 

Decision:

 

I approve that the proposals be implemented as advertised.

 

This decision was published on 28 August 2018 and will come into force on 5   September 2018       

 

Reasons for the decision:

The introduction of a PUFFIN crossing (built to accommodate a change to a TOUCAN crossing when required) will provide a safe means of crossing Purton Road for residents of Moulden View. The crossing will facilitate pedestrian access to the new school and access to bus stop facilities on the new Ridgeway Farm development. 

 

Alternative options considered:

To:

 

(i)         Implement the proposals as advertised.

 

(ii)        Not implement the proposals.

 

(iii)       Implement the proposals with amendments.

 

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultations have been undertaken with the Fire Service, Police and Ambulance Service and also with the relevant bus companies, the Town Council and the Local Member.  Advertisements have been posted in the local press and notices were posted in prominent positions at the site (see Appendix 1).

 

Contact: Hannah Jones , Email:  hannah.jones@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 713315.

Publication date: 16/08/2018

Date of decision: 28/08/2018

Effective from: 05/09/2018

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