Issue - decisions

1.     Recommendations

1.1. That approval is given to proceed with detailed design and implementation of the proposed tree buildouts at the proposed locations – as set out in Section 5.6 of this report;

1.2. That approval is given to commit capital expenditure of £2.459m, necessary to carry out the detailed design and implementation of the proposals;

1.3. That delegated authority is given to the Director of City Highways to approve minor modifications, as necessary to the approved scheme, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for City Management.

1.4. The approval is given to modify and make traffic regulation orders in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as necessary to accommodate the highways improvements of this scheme.

2.     Reasons for Decision

To allow completion of the Highways Buildouts for Trees scheme. The improvements, as part of this scheme, will help to increase the number of trees across the borough, whilst also improving the public realm.