Because the initial project was first suggested some time ago we have asked officers in the county highways section for an update on progress and we've received the following reply:
The current position is that we are
progressing the scheme and the response has been positive. All
consultation periods have ended and there is a 92% response in favour of the
scheme.
I have written to the objectors
addressing their issues and asking that they inform me whether they are willing
to remove their objection. I have given them until the end of the month
to respond.
In order to save time I have prepared
the necessary reports to do the legal work which are being progressed before
the above deadline. I do not expect any further objections to the legal
notice once this has been advertised – the legal notice is advertised for 21
days.
Assuming the objectors remove their
objections, we will be able to order the works within a few days of the end of
the legal notice.
If however, the objectors continue,
then we will have to prepare reports and place the scheme before Highways
Committee.
Clearly the preferred route would be to proceed with the scheme with the full support of all residents. However if the outstanding issues cannot be overcome by agreement the matter will be referred to the highways committee at county hall for a decision.
Unfortunately if the scheme cannot go ahead the funding set aside will be lost.
