Purpose

This report provides an update on the Phase 1
consultation undertaken regarding the town centre movement schemes
at Conway Street/Europa Boulevard and Grange Road Charing
Cross/Grange Road West and seeks approval to delegate authorisation
to the Director of Neighbourhoods to consider the outcome of the
Phase 2 consultation and make the decision regarding the
implementation of the schemes.
 
The report also seeks approval for the
acceptance of a further allocation of £1,625,000 of Active
Travel Tranche 3 funding to support the delivery of the Conway
Street/Europa Boulevard scheme. The Conway Street/Europa Boulevard
scheme and the Grange Road/ Charing Cross/Grange Road West projects
are part of the council’s Future High Street Fund (FHSF)
programme. The Conway Street/Europa Boulevard scheme also has an
allocation of Active Travel Tranche 3 Funding.
 
The projects are both critical components of
the regeneration of Birkenhead town centre, aiming to make the town
centre more attractive through supporting improved accessibility
and increasing active and sustainable travel movements.

Decision

Resolved –
that,
 
1. The outcome of
the Phase 1 consultation regarding the Conway Street/Europa
Boulevard and the Charing Cross/Grange Road/Grange Road West scheme
and associated officer comments which are included with Appendix 1
– 4 of this report be noted;
 
2. Delegated
authority regarding the implementation of the Conway Street/Europa
Boulevard scheme and the Grange Road/ Charing Cross/Grange Road
West scheme be given to the Director of Neighbourhoods, following
consultation with the Ward Members, Chair and Spokespersons of the
Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee and the Environment,
Transport and Climate Emergency Committee regarding the objections
and expressions of support received during the Phase 2
consultation;
 
3. £1,625,000
of additional Active Travel Tranche 3 Funding to support the
delivery of the Conway Street/Europa Boulevard scheme be
accepted.