Decisions

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Decisions published

14/07/2022 - Minutes ref: 396    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/07/2022

Effective from: 14/07/2022

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 16 June be approved.


14/07/2022 - Traffic Regulation Orders Policy ref: 400    Recommendations Approved

To approve a policy for new and amended highway traffic regulation orders; the policy to be applied when resolving existing road safety issues and when implementing new schemes

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/07/2022

Effective from: 26/07/2022

Decision:

That Cabinet approves the proposed draft that is subject to this report in relation to the Isle of Wight Council Traffic Regulation Policy, with an amendment. The amendment to read as paragraph 7 on page 69 of the reports pack, (starting “the council recognises….” with additional wording at the end of the paragraph, to read “and by the provision of additional on-road parking spaces, that correspond to the number of lost spaces, in the immediate vicinity.”

 

Electoral Divisions affected: (All Electoral Divisions);

Lead officer: Stewart Chandler


14/07/2022 - Disposal of land to Sandown Town Council at Eastern Esplanade, Sandown for construction of new public toilets ref: 398    Recommendations Approved

The terms of a disposal of IWC land for the construction of new public toilets adjoining the southern water pumping station at eastern esplanade.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/07/2022

Effective from: 26/07/2022

Decision:

 

 

THAT Cabinet grant a lease to Sandown Town Council for the provision of new public toilets at eastern gardens, Culver Parade (Avenue Road Slipway), Sandown (shown outlined on the attached plan at Appendix 1).  Final terms of the lease to be agreed by the Cabinet Member for Strategic Finance, Transformational Change and Corporate Resources in consultation with the Director for Regeneration.

Electoral Divisions affected: Sandown North;

Lead officer: Ashley Curzon


14/07/2022 - Levelling Up - UK Shared Prosperity Fund ref: 397    Recommendations Approved

To confirm the updated Island Investment Plan taking account of the UK Govt Shared Prosperity Fund announcements

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/07/2022

Effective from: 26/07/2022

Decision:

That Cabinet instructs the Director of Regeneration to arrange for the submission of the Isle of Wight Shared Prosperity Investment Plan in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Levelling Up, Regeneration, Business Development and Tourism.

 

Electoral Divisions affected: (All Electoral Divisions);

Lead officer: Christopher Ashman


14/07/2022 - The Isle of Wight Council (Seaview Lane, Nettlestone) (Traffic Regulation) Order No1 2022 ref: 401    Recommendations Approved

The proposal forms part of a planning permission for a new development under Planning Application P/00496/18 and the new regulations are designed to mitigate the impact of increased traffic once the development has been populated.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/07/2022

Effective from: 26/07/2022

Decision:

Cabinet resolves not to approve the restrictions that are subject to this report in relation to the Isle of Wight Council (Seaview Lane, Nettlestone) (Traffic Regulation) Order No 1 2021, and to abandon the proposal.

 

Electoral Divisions affected: Nettlestone and Seaview;

Lead officer: Scott Headey


14/07/2022 - Newport Pedestrian Improvements ref: 399    Recommendations Approved

To approve proposed improvements to the pedestrian environment and public realm in Newport High Street and St James’ Square as part of the Heritage Action Zone programme.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 14/07/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/07/2022

Effective from: 26/07/2022

Decision:

That cabinet approves planned changes to the High Street and St James’ Square to widen footways, improve the public realm and reallocate space from the carriageway and on-street parking to facilitate this.

In doing so, cabinet authorises the Cabinet Member for Levelling Up, Regeneration, Business Development and Tourism and the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Highways PFI and Transport in consultation with the Director of Regeneration and the Director of Neighbourhoods to use available resources to develop and deliver whichever aspects of the plans prove to be technically and financially viable within the timeframe of the HAZ scheme, and to seek additional resource  to develop and deliver the remaining viable elements in due course. 

 

Furthermore, cabinet authorises the Director of Regeneration and the Director of Neighbourhoods to prioritise and work towards measures to reduce the volume and size of vehicles moving through the High Street by developing alternative routes and arrangement around the town centre.

Electoral Divisions affected: Newport Central;

Lead officer: Martin Gibson