Minute 858 (Cabinet Book 1, Agenda Item No. 5 refers)

Report of Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and the Environment) attached

Called in by Councillors Cox and Davidson

The Committee considered Minute 858 of Cabinet held on 25^th February 2020, which had been called-in fir Scrutiny, together with the report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and the Environment).  This provided an update on the progress of the ‘Southend Central Area Transport Scheme (S-CATS).

The Committee noted that this matter was originally due to be considered at its meeting on 16^th March 2020 which was cancelled due to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

In response to questions regarding the possible provision of additional public conveniences in the Town, the Cabinet Member for Transport, Capital and Inward Investment gave assurances that potential details would be circulated to all Councillors when available.

Resolved:-

1.  That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the proposed design options for Phase 3 London Road and Victoria Circus be endorsed and that either of the two options may be taken forward to construction.

2. That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive and Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and the Environment), in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree the final detailed design option based upon Option 1 preliminary design.”

(This confirmation will allow the selected option to be taken forward to implementation with a programmed commencement in Spring 2020 as proposed with key stakeholders prior to the production of the report, together with the advertisement of any necessary Traffic Regulation Orders.)

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Cllr Woodley