To:
(i) Consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of the proposed introduction of a Toucan crossing on the A345 Countess Road, Amesbury.
(ii) Recommend proceeding with the introduction of the Toucan Crossing as advertised.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/03/2024
Decision due: Not before 18 Mar 2024 by Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding
Lead member: Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding Nick.Holder@wiltshire.gov.uk
Department: Highways Asset Management and Commissioning
Contact: Sam Wright - 01722 432592 / Email: Sam.Wright@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation has been undertaken with:
• The elected Wiltshire Council Members representing Amesbury, Durrington and Bulford Wards;
• The elected Amesbury Town Council, Durrington Town Council and Bulford Parish Council Members through the statutory consultation process;
• Emergency services through the statutory consultation process;
• Members of the public through the statutory consultation process;
• Representatives of the National Trust via a site meeting on the 28/02/2024 to discuss the impact on the setting of the World Heritage site.
The proposed introduction of the Toucan crossing was subject to formal consultation between 8 February 2024 and 4 March 2024. During the consultation period a total of four items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals. Of those four items, one expressed support for the Council’s proposals, and three objected to the Council’s proposals.