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Engagement Response to National Highways A259 Chichester to Emsworth Cycling and Walking Route

Meeting: 11/01/2022 - Cabinet (Item 116)

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The Cabinet is requested to consider the report and its appendices and make the following resolution:

That having considered the recommendation from Environment Panel (para 9.4), Cabinet is recommended to indicate the Council’s support for National Highways’ proposed walking and cycling improvements to the A259 Chichester to Emsworth.

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Decision:

RESOLVED

Cabinet indicates the Council’s support in principle for National Highways’ proposed walking and cycling improvements to the A259 Chichester to Emsworth subject to:

1. Further consideration is given to the shared-use proposals through the village centres as recommended by the Environment Panel.

2. Further discussions are noted as being undertaken between West Sussex County Council and National Highways.

3. Final consultation with Chichester District Council following any changes to the proposals.

Minutes:

Cllr Lintill welcomed a representative from Highways England and from West Sussex County Council Highways team. She explained that there was a proposed amended set of resolutions before members which had also been discussed with Cllr Moss.

Cllr Plant then introduced the item.

Cllr Sutton highlighted that the council is a consultee in the process.

Cllr Moss was invited to speak. He thanked Cllr Lintill and Cllr Plant for discussing and agreeing the amended recommendations. He spoke of the importance of continued ongoing discussion with all parties involved. He also highlighted that the A259 could be a road to encourage safe cycling.

Members discussed safe road spaces for both cyclists and motorists to use together.

Mr Ballard also confirmed that the council is a consultee in the process. He explained that the improvements proposed fit with a number of council’s policies.

Edgar Vila-Pouca, National Highways Programme Manager was invited to speak. He outlined the approach of National Highways.

In a vote the following revised resolutions were agreed: