Issue - meetings

(a)       That the information be received

(b)       That the complete scheme be approved, including the gate, barrier and access provision as detailed in the report.

(c)        That members concerns regarding action by the County Council should complaints be received be noted.

A report was submitted providing further information to the Cabinet in relation to gates and other barrier/access provision necessary to complete the scheme to improve the cycle route along the Newcastle Greenway (former Silverdale mineral line).

The report also sought the approval of the Cabinet for the gates and other barrier/access provision where they are located on Borough Council owned land.

Members agreed that this was a great piece of work and that no capital expenditure would be required form the Borough Council.  Some concern was however raised in relation to any reviews that could be carried out by the County Council should anti-social behaviour problems re-emerge.  Assurances were being sought regarding this and it was hoped that the County would commit to taking certain steps if complaints were received.

Resolved:       (a)       That the information be received

(b)       That the complete scheme be approved, including the gate, barrier and access provision as detailed in the report.

(c)        That members concerns regarding action by the County Council should complaints be received be noted.