Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Decision: 1.       The removal of the current taxi rank on North Street outside Marks and Spencer due to the future pedestrianisation of North Street; 2.       The temporary closure of the current taxi rank on North Street outside the Friary Centre during a period of redevelopment works; 3.       The temporary adoption of the parking bays at lower High Street outside Vision Express as a taxi rank during a period of redevelopment works; 4.       The temporary adoption of the double yellow line at Bedford Road outside St James House as a night time taxi rank; and 5.       Should external funding not be available, and in agreement with the Assistant Director for Regeneration, funds estimated at £28,720 can be transferred to assist with improving safety and mitigating the impact during the temporary closure of the main North Street Rank at the Friary. Reason(s): This proposal is part of the wider redevelopment works to Guildford town centre requiring both temporary and permanent changes to taxi ranks affected by development. Other options considered and rejected by the Committee: None. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.