Decision details

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT WORK PACKAGE 7: PRICE STREET

Decision Maker: Director of Regeneration and Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report considers objections and expressions of support received regarding the proposed walking and cycling infrastructure upgrades on Price Street in the Bidston and St James ward.

Decision:

The Director of Regeneration and Place approved the proposed walking and cycling infrastructure upgrades on Price Street as set out in Appendix 1 of the attached report for implementation.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The Price Street scheme is designed in accordance with the latest cycling design guidance to create an environment that is safe for both walking and cycling and to help embed walking and cycling as part of new long-term commuting habits.  The scheme is funded via the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund Sustainable Urban Development fund with 50% match funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Transforming Cities Fund.

 

Officers have considered the objections and expressions of support received during the recent consultation period, and have provided comprehensive responses, but consider that the proposed scheme should be progressed as it is in line with the latest Department for Transport design guidance for cycling schemes, the objectives of the funding programme, and supports the delivery of the Wirral Plan 2021-2026.

 

Alternative options considered:

Allocate the funding to a different scheme in the Borough. This is not considered appropriate as the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, which is the accountable body for the funding, has advised that the funds cannot be transferred to an alternative scheme and even if this was an option, the end date for the expenditure of the grant would mean there was not sufficient time to progress an alternative scheme. 

 

Remove the Price Scheme from the Work Package 7 programme and return the £1,318,560 of funding to the LCRCA as the accountable body for the funding.  This is not considered an appropriate option as failure to deliver against the approved programme could result in reputational issues for the Council and the LCRCA in terms of demonstrating commitment to active travel which could result in future funding allocations being reduced.

 

Publication date: 10/03/2023

Date of decision: 10/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

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