Decision - Hanover & Tarner Liveable Neighbourhood

Update on project following consultation and engagement

1) That Committee agrees to note the outcomes of the consultation that has been undertaken for the preferred option for the pilot Hanover & Tarner Liveable Neighbourhood area, which indicate that the proposals do not have the full support of local residents. 2) That Committee agrees to cease work on a pilot Liveable Neighbourhood project in the Hanover & Tarner area. 3) That Committee requests that previously agreed priorities to improve pedestrian crossing facilities in Elm Grove at Hampden Road/de Montfort Road and Bonchurch Road are developed and delivered at the earliest opportunity, subject to the approval of recommendation 2.6. 4) That Committee requests that officers undertake the development and delivery of designs to upgrade the Elm Grove/Queen's Park Road junction as part of the council's programme for upgrading the city's traffic signals, at the earliest opportunity, subject to the approval of recommendation 2.6. 5) That Committee requests that officers assess the existing crossing point at the Queen's Park Road/Egremont Place/West Drive junction, and the possible introduction of vehicle activated speed signs in Queen's Park Road as part of the council's Safer, Better Streets prioritisation framework, at the earliest opportunity. 6) That Committee requests that officers seek the necessary approvals from the Strategy, Finance and City Regeneration Committee to reallocate £400,000 from the £1.0 million budget allocation previously made to the Hanover & Tarner Liveable Neighbourhood pilot project from the Carbon Neutral Fund, to the Local Transport Plan capital programme to enable the work referred to in recommendations 2.3 and 2.4 of this report to be commenced.

The February 2023 engagement gathered residents’ views on proposed changes to Elm Grove, Queen’s Park Road and Egremont Place. Feedback focused on reducing traffic speeds, improving crossings and cycling facilities, protecting or managing parking, adding greenery, improving accessibility and addressing concerns about displaced traffic.