Decision

The Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee has decided to authorize the implementation of design amendments to the New Chester Road scheme.

Analysis

outcome: The Director of Neighbourhood Services is authorised to implement the design amendments as outlined in Option 1.

summary: The decision involves implementing design amendments to the New Chester Road scheme, with the exception of the speed limit review element.

topline: The Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee has decided to authorize the implementation of design amendments to the New Chester Road scheme.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to potential impacts on local stakeholders and the forthcoming borough-wide speed limit review.

affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Neighbourhood Services", "Local residents", "Road users"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6045

Decision Maker: Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Review of existing active travel scheme on New Chester Rd

Content: Resolved (8:2) - That the Director of Neighbourhood Services be authorised to implement the design amendments to the New Chester Road scheme set out as Option 1 within this report, with the exception of the speed limit review element which would be considered as part of the forthcoming borough-wide speed limit review.  

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025