Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved unanimously, and the Traffic Order will be made permanent.
summary: The decision involves making an Experimental Traffic Order for Livingstone Road permanent, which restricts motor vehicle access during school drop-off and pick-up times.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to make the traffic restrictions around Livingstone Road permanent, following positive feedback from the school and local community.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to potential opposition from drivers affected by the restrictions, but it has been positively received by the school and local community.
affected_stakeholders: Local school, school community, local residents, drivers, and the environment.
contentiousness_score: 3
political_party_relevance: No specific mention of political parties or political influence is indicated in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=735
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Seeking a decision on making a permanent traffic order for the existing motor vehicle restrictions in place under an experimental traffic order on Livingstone Road, Bournemouth. The restrictions facilitate the school street in the vicinity of Pokesdown Community Primary School.
Content: RESOLVED that: - A Traffic Order is made to make the Experimental Traffic Order for Livingstone Road (E1 2023) Permanent. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy Reason The prohibition of motor vehicles restriction implemented at times related to school drop-off and pick-up has been positively received by the school and local community as seen in public engagement and consultation outcomes. The School Street has to date successfully remained in place with the support of the school itself and the school community.
Date of Decision: March 6, 2024