Issue - meetings

OPTION 1: Cabinet note the contents of the consultation feedback and approves the recommended modifications as detailed under para. 19 in list (a)-(t) in this report, and the resulting Revised Outline Design as shown in Appendix 7 and 8,with the exception that the relocation of the taxi rank and the design of the Rose Garden be explored further with key stakeholders prior to a final design decision being made, and further detailed design of planted areas and the incorporation of public art will be developed through ongoing community engagement.

All other matters required to progress and deliver all elements of the TCF funded Ryde Transport Hub projects be delegated to the Director of Neighbourhoods in accordance with this decision, the requirements of DfT and within available TCF resources.

These decisions are required to enable the design of the whole scheme to be finalised in accordance with these recommendations in so far as practical, legal and financial considerations allow.

The Cabinet were asked to note some minor errors in the report:

Page 121 – Paragraph 6 – the reference to paragraph 19 should read ‘paragraph 20’, and Page 124 – paragraph 20 (c) – the reference to ‘parking bed’ should read ‘planting bed’.

The original scheme brought forward had been changed following feedback received from consultation with the public. The taxi rank was proposed to be moved to near the rose garden and the parking bays to remain outside the esplanade shops. Further detail regarding the planting schemes was ongoing. The safety audit was ongoing and the Director would be authorised to proceed with the project once it was finalised.

In response to queries from members, it was confirmed that toilet provision would remain on the esplanade with the same hours as existing, until permanent facilities were provided in the station sometime between January 2022 and March 2023. Access to the pier walkway would be via the station. Any access would comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Other members were in favour of the revised scheme and it was noted that Corporate Scrutiny had been in support of the recommendations.

Consideration was given to the report which provided the Cabinet with an update on the planned improvements to the transport interchange in Ryde, the outcomes of the public consultation, and the project delivery programme.

Discussion took place regarding the proposals and concerns were raised in relation to misinformation. The chairman of the Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration advised that the matter had been considered and the committee was in support of the project.

RESOLVED:

THAT the proposed recommendations be supported.