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Ketch Roundabout Improvement Scheme Public Engagement Report March 2014 Public Engagement Exercise Ketch Roundabout Improvement Scheme Public Engagement Report March 2014 Find out more online: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/ketch Contents: 1. Background ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction to the Engagement Process ..................................................................................................... 2 3. Summary ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 4. Recommendations .............................................................................................................................................. 5 5. Methodology ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 6. Results ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 List of Appendices: Appendix A Consultation Plan Appendix B Leaflet Appendix C Pull up Appendix D Press Release Appendix E MP Response Appendix F City Councillor Response Appendix G Notes of Actions from Follow up Meetings (City Council and Parish) Appendix H Parish Council and Friends of Power Park Response Appendix I Resident Meeting Notes Appendix J Other Stakeholder Responses 1. Background 1.1 The City of Worcester is Worcestershire's principal economic hub and retail centre. It is also a growing university city that is seeking to achieve sustainable economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents, workers, businesses and visitors alike. It is important that the city fulfils its role as a catalyst for economic recovery and growth across Worcester, Worcestershire and the West Midlands. Local stakeholders, including the business community agree that key to achieving this goal is the provision of a transport network capable of supporting and accommodating sustainable economic recovery and growth. 1.2 Without investment in transport infrastructure and services (across all modes of transport), Worcester’s ability to grow and remain a key centre for economic growth will be significantly constrained. The Worcester Transport Strategy (WTS) Phase 1 focuses on maximising the efficiency of the current multi-modal transport network, increasing transport choice and making better use of existing assets. The WTS Phase 1 will deliver an integrated and balanced network of transport infrastructure and services that supports the economy (by reducing congestion and travel costs), reduces the impact of transport on sensitive environments (particularly in the City Centre) and improves quality of life. The WTS MSBC represents a comprehensive, strategic approach towards the development of Worcester and its hinterland's transport network across all modes of transport. 1.3 The Ketch Junction is located on the A4440 Southern Link Road and proposals include a major upgrade to existing facilities. The A4440 provides a critical link between South Worcestershire and the M5 (Junction 7), bypassing Worcester City Centre. This road suffers from significant congestion problems, resulting in delays to businesses and users and encouraging routing via Worcester City Centre of traffic that would otherwise by-pass the city, with consequent adverse impacts on transport costs, the city economy and the environment. The proposed measures have been designed to reduce congestion, increase reliability and support improvements to walk, cycle and public transport in the city centre. 1 2. Introduction to the Engagement Process 2.1 The requirement to improve the Southern Link Road (SLR) was consulted upon widely during extensive public and stakeholder consultation on the Worcester Transport Strategy (2010) and the Local Transport Plan 3 (December 2010/January 2011). The Local Transport Plan 3 was subsequently adopted by Worcestershire County Council on 17th February 2011. 2.2 The County Council's commitment to improve the Southern Link Road has been reconfirmed on a number of occasions since then and a bid to apply for funding from the Department for Transport to improve the Ketch Roundabout was submitted following approval by Cabinet in November 2012. The funding application was supported by numerous key stakeholders. 2.3 Having received confirmation of funding from the Department for Transport on 13th February 2013, the decision to implement the scheme was taken by Cabinet on 7th March 2013. 2.4 This public engagement exercise was approved by Cabinet on 12th December 2013. The main objectives of the exercise were: To inform locally on the strategic context of the project (e.g. Worcester Transport Strategy, works to date to improve the A440 and any future works; To inform prior to delivery in terms of scheme design and road layout; To inform on the high level delivery programme and impact/mitigation on highway during construction; To consult local residents and stakeholders' in relation to any mitigation measures required. 2.5 The engagement exercise commenced in December 2013 and over a 12 week period sought to engage with local stakeholders and residents to inform on the scheme and obtain feedback on the mitigation measures. This included local Worcestershire County Council Members, City Members and Parish Council liaison in the early stages, followed by a public awareness exercise until 28th February, 2014. 2.6 The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of feedback to participants and to the Project Team to facilitate any recommendations to the Cabinet Member with Responsibility for a delegated decision. 2 3. Summary Leaflet/Website 3.1 104 formal responses were received from either the leaflet or via the website. 3.2 69% of respondents were male. The age group with the highest number of responses was 51- 65 year olds. 3.3 The comments and issues from the leaflet/website can be summarised as follows: Why was the Ketch Scheme selected (for example why not dual the Carrington Bridge or build a North Link Road); Why was the alignment not further south; Lack of co-ordination between land use and transport planning; Increases in noise and light levels; Impact on public open space and ecological issues; Traffic priorities; Impact on residents during construction; Consultation process; Impact on cyclists and pedestrians. Public Written Responses 3.4 21 pieces of written correspondence were received. Comments were broadly aligned with the bullets listed in 3.4. Exhibitions 3.5 Approximately 200 people attended the three exhibitions. The comments received at the exhibitions were broadly aligned with the bullets listed in 3.4. Worcester City Council 3.6 An extensive response was received from one of the District Councillors for St Peters, Cllr Roger Knight. Most of the points raised were in relation to mitigation measures and these have been passed on to the Project Team to consider. Briefly these can be summarised as follows: Concerns over location/height of bund, acoustic and other fencing Returning the fence at Orchid Close to form an enclosure Flooding issues Vegetation and planting 3 Town/Parish Councils 3.7 Two responses were received from Parish Councils (St Peters and Norton Juxta Kempsey). Norton Juxta Kempsey, whilst in support of the scheme, made a number of strategic observations, whilst St Peters Parish Council response was focused strongly on the mitigation measures. Resident Meetings: 3.8 Residents were keen to input into the development of a mitigation scheme specifically tailored to meet their needs. Their highest priorities included: Extent, position and effectiveness of bund and fencing, including the possibility of returns; Protection against headlights, general lighting, noise and pollution; Retention of vegetation where possible and considered re-planting; Flooding issues to be resolved; Protection during the works. Other Stakeholders 3.9 7 responses were received from other key stakeholders. These were: MP: Fully supportive Worcestershire Local Economic Partnership: Fully supportive South Worcestershire Councils (Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City District Council and Wychavon District Council): Fully Supportive Highways Agency: Asked to be consulted on traffic management during construction West Mercia Police: Supportive English Heritage: Supportive Worcestershire Regulatory Services: General comments mostly focused on air quality issued South Worcestershire Cycling Group: Comments regarding provision for cyclists and pedestrians Media 3.10 A total of 14 articles were carried across Worcester and Malvern newspaper titles specifically relating to the Ketch Junction during the period of the consultation (December 2014 to February 2014). 3.11 During the engagement exercise the dedicated webpage: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/ketch; has attracted a total of 840 total visitors since the page went live. Six messages sent via social media (Twitter and Facebook). Twitter – 8,935 followers, Facebook – 720 likes. In addition, a WCC homepage feature was displayed for several weeks from early 2014. 4 4. Recommendations 4.1 It is recommended that: The report is used to inform the Project Team (Worcestershire County Council) with regards to next steps on mitigation assisting any recommendations to the Cabinet Member; All the information contained in this report
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