Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, on the request from the public for the installation of bus stops on Clifton Road with the junction of Malpas Road. As a result of the request a period of consultation was undertaken and a subsequent request was submitted for an additional bus shelter. Following the additional request, a further period of consultation was undertaken and the results of which were outlined in the report. As a result of a letter sent to 75 properties, 10 responses were received with 4 households objecting to the proposal and 6 in favour.

            It was noted that the majority of the objections were due to the fear of the bus shelters attracting anti-social behaviour. Previously bus shelters were in place at this location and it was understood that they were removed due to anti-social behaviour. However, recent evidence gained from Safer Halton Partnership showed that no incidents of anti-social behaviour had been recorded in the immediate vicinity or periphery of the bus stop location. Although one of the objectors had recently called to report anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the bus stops.

            On behalf of local residents and other Ward Members, Councillor G Stockton addressed the Board in support of the proposal.

            RESOLVED: That the Executive Board be advised that the Board supports the installation of the bus stops on Clifton Road with the junction of Malpas Road.