Issue - meetings

To seek approval for implementation of a Gating Order at Crabbs Cross Lane.

(Report attached)

The Committee received a report asking it to consider the implementation of a Gating Order made by Worcestershire County Council under s.2 of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. The Gating Order was in respect of a pathway running between Crabbs Cross Lane and St. Peters Close, Crabbs Cross.

It was noted that a number of alternative solutions had been tried over the years to alleviate this long-standing problem, none of which had proved successful. The five year pilot scheme Gating Order had been developed in consultation with local residents, and the local Ward Members, who were present at the meeting, confirmed that reaction to the move was positive. There was concern expressed at the length of time it had taken for this matter to have been satisfactorily dealt with. The impact of intervening changes in legislative arrangements should measures remain in preparation for an extended period, such as on this occasion, was also commented upon. Officers noted that there were wider lessons to be learned from this issue with regard to the decision-making process and responding to public concerns.

RESOLVED that

the implementation of the Gating Order for the Crabbs Cross Lane pilot scheme be approved, which would have the effect of allowing gates/barriers to be erected between Crabbs Cross Lane and St Peters Close at the location identified on the map attached to the report at Appendix 1.