Lead Member - Councillor Mark Jones - Portfolio Holder for Growth and Regeneration

Report of Mark Barrow, Executive Director of Place

RESOLVED:

That:

1.     Cabinet agreed that the draft Movement and Public Space Strategy for Shrewsbury be subject to public consultation for a period of eight weeks, commencing on Friday 26 January 2024, with the final terms of the consultation being approved by the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environment and Transport.

2.     Cabinet agreed that, following the conclusion of the public consultation, a further report will be presented to Cabinet for final approval of the Movement and Public Space Strategy for Shrewsbury, and authorises the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, to develop a delivery plan to sit aside the Strategy as a working document and be subject to periodic review.

The Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environment and Transport presented the report which sought approval to commence formal consultation for a minimum period of eight weeks for the final draft of the Movement and Public Space Strategy for Shrewsbury. This strategy would ensure a cohesive, transformative approach to movement and public space across the town.

Members welcomed the report and acknowledged the benefits of providing an integrated transport system and greater active travel options, as well as providing a reduction in vehicular emissions and improvements to air quality across the town, contributing to a cleaner, safer environment.

Members voiced their enthusiasm to be involved in the delivery of the strategy.

Queries were raised with regards to the engagement of younger residents, and disabled access within the town. In response, the Portfolio Holder advised that a team would be visiting the Shrewsbury Colleges group, and disabled access would be looked at as a priority. It was also acknowledged that the park and ride offer should be increased in frequency and the length of time it is in operation.

RESOLVED:

That:

1.     Cabinet agreed that the draft Movement and Public Space Strategy for Shrewsbury be subject to public consultation for a period of eight weeks, commencing on Friday 26 January 2024, with the final terms of the consultation being approved by the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environment and Transport.

2.     Cabinet agreed that, following the conclusion of the public consultation, a further report will be presented to Cabinet for final approval of the Movement and Public Space Strategy for Shrewsbury, and authorises the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, to develop a delivery plan to sit aside the Strategy as a working document and be subject to periodic review.