(Minute 723 – Cabinet Book 2, item 18 refers)

Called-in by Councillors Nevin, Robinson, Mulroney and Crystall

The Committee considered Minute 723 of Cabinet held on Tuesday 15^th March 2016, which had been called in for scrutiny, together with the report of the Corporate Director for Place updating Members on the progress of the “Southend Central Area Transport Scheme” and set out proposals to take the scheme forward.

The Committee discussed the matter in detail and asked a number of questions which the Executive Councillor for Public Protection, Waste and Transport and officers responded to.  However, in the light of the issues raised and the concerns expressed by the Committee, particularly in relation to the proposed mechanism for considering appeals in exceptional circumstances, it was:

Resolved:-

That the matter be referred back to Cabinet with the concurrence of the portfolio holder for Public Protection, Waste & Transport:

(a)  To address concerns raised about the proposed appeal panel and to consider alternative appeal mechanisms including the existing Appeals Committees or the Cabinet Committee in conjunction with Traffic and Parking Working Party; and

(b)  To facilitate other minor adjustments identified at the Committee with a view to new policy document in full (incorporating appropriate amendments) being presented to Cabinet which would be available for further scrutiny by the Committee.

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Executive Councillor:- Terry

Report of the Corporate Director for Place

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for Place proposing revisions to the existing Permanent Vehicular Crossing (PVX) Policy following the outcome of a review in light of feedback from residents and Members.

Resolved:-

That the proposed changes to the PVX Policy, process and procedures as outlined in Section 5 of the submitted report, be approved.

Reason for Decision

To implement improved procedures.

Other Options

To continue with the system that currently exists.

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor:- Terry

*Called in to Place Scrutiny Committee