The Chair agreed that this item be considered at this meeting as an urgent additional item on the basis that a decision is required on the progression of the installation of the traffic controlled junction scheme at this location at the earliest opportunity on the grounds of highway safety.

The Working Party received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment that sought approval of the commencement of consultation and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders at the junction of Bournemouth Park Road and Eastern Avenue in accordance with the statutory processes.

The Working Party was informed that the principle of the installation of the traffic controls at this junction had already been approved and that approval was now being sought for the introduction of the proposed restrictions to ensure the safe movement of traffic as part of the scheme.

Resolved:-

That the Cabinet Committee be recommended to authorise the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) to commence the statutory consultation process for the introduction of the no U-Turn restrictions on Eastern Avenue and proposed waiting restrictions as set out in Appendix 1 of the submitted report  and, subject to there being no objections received following statutory notice, to implement the proposals. Any unresolved objections will be referred back to the Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.