Decisions

To confirm the freehold interest in the asset can be sold to generate capital receipts. The freehold interest in the asset referred to in Appendix 2 are to be declared surplus and capable of review, to determine the best overall return for the council.

I confirm the freehold interest in the asset (Thickwood House) can be sold to generate capital receipts. The freehold interest is to be declared surplus and capable of review, to determine the best overall return for the council.

This decision was published on 25 April 2024 and will come into effect on 3 May 2024.

This report outlines the progress made on the LCWIPs for Chippenham, Devizes and Trowbridge.  It summarises the work program, consultation undertaken and seeks member approval for the LCWIPs, and priority schemes put forward for each town.

I approve that:

(i)            The LCWIPS for Devizes and Trowbridge be approved as set out in the Background Papers. 

(ii)           The LCWIP for Chippenham be approved subject to some minor changes arising from consultation feedback from the Town Council and the Chippenham Cycle Network Development Group.  Changes to be delegated to the Head of Sustainable Transport.  

This decision was published on 25 April 2024 and will come into force on 3 May 2024.    

To:

(i)             Consider objections to the advertised proposals for parking controls at various locations within Corsham.

(ii)            Recommend the making of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) with minor amendments to the advertised proposal.

DECISION MADE

            I approvethat:

(i)             The proposed restrictions be amended as recommended and implemented.

(ii)            The objectors to be informed accordingly.

              This decision was published on 19 April 2024 and will come into force on 29 April 2024.        

To:

(i)             Consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of proposed waiting restrictions at Alfred Street and Bratton Road, Westbury.

(ii)            Recommend the making of the Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs hereafter) on Bratton Road, Westbury as advertised.

(iii)           Recommend the making of an amended TRO on Alfred Street, Westbury to omit the proposed restriction opposite the junction of Glovers Row.

Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report.  If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue please do so by 17 April 2024.

To agree the schemes to be included in the Council’s 2024/25 Highways Capital Programme.

I approve that

(i)            The proposed funding allocations and scheme lists for 2024/25, as outlined in Appendices 1 and 2 of this report, be approved.

This decision was published on 17 April 2024 and will come into force on 25 April 2024.            

The purpose of this report is to update the Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding on the changes resulting from a Statutory Instrument issued by the Government to increase the Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) amount for fly-tipping, household waste duty of care and littering. This will enable the Cabinet Member to set the amount per FPN to contribute to effective enforcement activity in accordance with the Council’s Business Plan.

To note the new Fixed Penalty amounts (Table 2 of the report) and approve the maximum new fixed penalty notice amounts to be applied (as per Option 1 below).

DECISION MADE

I approve that the new fixed penalty notice amounts (Table 3) are noted and also approve the maximum amounts available for the new fixed penalty notice amounts to be applied.

This decision was published on 15 April 2024 and will come into force on 23 April 2024.           

To:

(i)             Consider objections to the advertised proposals for parking controls at Berryfield Road, Bradford on Avon.

(ii)            Recommend the making of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) with minor amendments to the advertised proposal.

DECISION MADE

I approve that:

(i)             The proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)            The objectors be advised accordingly.

              This decision was published on 09 April 2024 and will come into force on 17 April 2024.         

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of proposed ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicles’ and ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ at Devizes Road, Hilperton as part of an active travel scheme for the wider Hilperton area.

I approve that:

(i)       The current proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)       The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 8 April 2024 and will come into force on 16 April 2024.