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Report of the Strategic Director of Place

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

The Community Services Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members.

He advised that the church was a visible monument in the District and the Parish Council, District Council and local residents believe that it must be protected as far as possible. He stated that report proposed that the road leading to the church be pedestrianised but it would keep its highway status and that a controlled lockable gate be installed, allowing access during the day and then locked at night. He highlighted that the option put forward was the best possible outcome but the Department of Transport would require a traffic survey before supporting the application, and that it would be a permanent solution.

Councillor R Blunt felt that the solution before them was the best way forward to protect the church with a balance to suit all.

Councillor N Rushton requested that following the election the Council wrote to the newly elected MP to seek their support in highlighting the need to the Department of Transport.

Councillor R Ashman thanked all the Portfolio Holder and officers for the work on the issues so far and in trying to find the best solution.

It was moved by Councillor A Woodman, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The proposal to improve the amenity of the Breedon Hill area including the removal of vehicle rights of way as described in the report be approved.

2.    An application to the department for transport to make a pedestrianisation order to implement the proposal to improve the amenity of the Breedon Hill area be approved.

3.    The installation of a lockable gate and related signage to enforce the pedestrianisation zone once the order is granted in close partnership with local stakeholders be approved.

Reason for decision: To secure consent to the required statutory application.

The Meeting closed at 5.27pm