Agenda item

Members noted the contents of a letter received from Suffolk Local Access Forum concerning the Forum’s involvement at a public inquiry relating to a crossing point for non-motorised users over a new section of the A14 trunk road.  The Suffolk Forum had requested examples of any recommendations being adopted in respect of Highway Agency road schemes in other LAF areas.  JW advised that she was not aware of any in the Slough area. 

Alex Deans referred Members to a map of the Heart of Slough scheme, for information.  It was noted that the town centre almost backed on to the A4 and the scheme would make the town centre more accessible by creating new walkways and for example raising the pedestrianised area in front of the station.  Members noted the cycle ways within the scheme and were invited to forward comments about the Heart of Slough scheme to JW who would pass these on to the relevant Officer. Action- All Members to note.

Agreed- 

a)  That JW would circulate the Heart of Slough plan to Members.  

Action- JW

b)  That JW and the Chair would respond to the letter from Suffolk LAF, outlining Slough’s severance issues.  Action- JW