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A decision made 16 August 2010 regarding: Cheapside, St. Helier - £90,000 funding for urban renewal scheme.

Decision Ref:	MD–PE–2010-0086
Subject:	Enriching Cheapside: pedestrian, traffic and environmental improvement scheme and funding
Decision Summary Title:	DS - Enriching Cheapside: pedestrian, traffic and environmental improvement scheme and funding
DS Author:	Assistant Director
DS Date:	10 August 2010	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	WR - Enriching Cheapside: pedestrian, traffic and environmental improvement scheme and funding
WR Author:	Assistant Director
WR Date	10 August 2010	WR Status:	Public
Oral Rapporteur:	Assistant Director
Decision(s):	The Minister for Planning and Environment authorised the release of funds, up to the value of £90,000 of Urban Renewal funds to enable this scheme to proceed to implementation, subject to the availability of resources and subject to the endorsement and approval of the amendment scheme by the relevant highway authorities.
Reason(s) for Decision:	1. The proposed pedestrian, traffic and environmental improvements to Cheapside are consistent with the objective of enhancing the public realm of the town and supporting safer and more efficient and effective travel, for all road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists; 2. There are sufficient funds available in the Urban Renewal budget to support these works, which are consistent with the objectives of urban renewal.
Legal and Resource Implications:	1. The legal responsibility for the carrying out of these works to the highway is exercised by the Minister for Transport and Technical Services and the Connétable of St Helier. 2. There are sufficient resources within the Urban Renewal budget to contribute toward these works.
Action required:	Notify T&TS and PoSH of the release of funds, to the value of up to £90,000, from the Urban Renewal budget
Signature:
Position:	Senator FE Cohen, Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):