Outcomes of 2Nd Consultation Exercise Shetland Transport Strategy
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Outcomes of 2nd Consultation Exercise Shetland Transport Strategy ZetTrans: Zetland Transport Partnership March 2007 Prepared by: ................................................ Approved by: ................................................. Richie Fraser Paul Finch Consultant Principal Consultant Outcomes of 2nd Consultation Exercise Shetland Transport Strategy Rev No Comments Date 2 Final Publication 27 March 07 1 Draft submitted for discussion at Transport Strategy MOWG Feb 07 Riverside House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen, AB11 7LH Telephone: 01224 224650 Fax: 01224 224651 Website: http://www.fabermaunsell.com Job No 43837TGLT Reference 11 Date Created March 2007 . Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Background........................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Structure of Report................................................................................................ 2 2 The Consultation Process.............................................................................................. 4 2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Consultation Techniques ...................................................................................... 4 2.3 Consultation Results............................................................................................. 4 2.4 Summary............................................................................................................... 5 3 Consultation Findings .................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Public Meetings..................................................................................................... 7 3.3 Written Responses................................................................................................ 8 3.4 Summary............................................................................................................. 13 4 SEA Consultation Findings.......................................................................................... 15 4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 15 4.2 Comments from SNH.......................................................................................... 15 4.3 Comments from SEPA........................................................................................ 16 4.4 Comments from Historic Scotland ...................................................................... 18 5 Next Steps...................................................................................................................... 20 5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 20 5.2 Outcomes from the Consultation Process .......................................................... 20 5.3 Finalisation of the Strategy ................................................................................. 21 Appendix A: Questionnaire ...................................................................................................... 22 Appendix B: List of Consultees ............................................................................................... 25 Appendix C: Consultation Findings and Proposed Responses........................................... 27 Appendix D: Minutes from Meetings ..................................................................................... 145 1. Introduction Faber Maunsell Outcomes of 2nd Consultation Exercise 2 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction This Consultation Report is used to present the findings from the second round of consultation on the Shetland Draft Transport Strategy carried out between 28 November 2006 and 26 January 2007 and to outline potential changes to the Final Transport Strategy following the emerging consultation findings. The focus of this report is on the responses made in relation to the Draft Transport Strategy document itself. Whilst comments received in relation to the supporting Strategic Environmental Strategy are being dealt with through the production of an SEA Post-Adoption Statement (which will be published following approval by Scottish Ministers), we have included an analysis of the comments received by the Consultation Authorities on the SEA, and detail of the consequential changes made to the Transport Strategy. 1.2 Background Following a process including initial consultation, background analysis of problems and opportunities, objective setting, and STAG option appraisal, the Draft Shetland Transport Strategy was prepared and published for public consultation on the 28 November 2006. In line with Scottish Executive Guidance 1, statutory consultation on the Draft Transport Strategy took place over an eight week period, closing on the 26 January 2007. The results from this consultation will be used to finalise the Shetland Transport Strategy for submission to Scottish Ministers by 31 st March 2007. 1.3 Structure of Report Following this introductory chapter, there are four further chapters as follows: 1.3.1 Chapter 2 – The Consultation Process Chapter 2 begins by describing the consultation process that has been adopted for the purposes of consulting on the Draft Shetland Transport Strategy. The range of techniques used and list of public meetings held to discuss the Draft Strategy are outlined in this chapter. 1.3.2 Chapter 3 – Consultation Findings Chapter 3 summarises the main results from consultation on the Draft Transport Strategy. A more detailed list of findings and specific comments on the Strategy are presented as an appendix to this report. 1.3.3 Chapter 4 – SEA Consultation Findings Chapter 4 details the recommendations for the Transport Strategy arising from the SEA consultation. It notes the comments received from the SNH, SEPA and Historic Scotland, and the subsequent responses. 1.3.4 Chapter 5 – Next Steps Chapter 4 concludes by outlining how the comments received on the Draft Transport Strategy will be taken on board in finalising the Shetland Transport Strategy. 1.3.5 Appendices A series of appendices support this report. Appendix A provides a copy of the consultation questionnaire; Appendix B provides a list of responses to the consultation on the transport strategy; Appendix C provides a detailed tabled noting each individual point raised, and the response; and Appendix D provides a copy of the notes taklen at each of the consultation meetings held. 1 The Scottish Executive (2006), Scotland’s Transport Future: Guidance on Regional Transport Strategies . Scottish Executive, Edinburgh. 2. The Consultation Process Faber Maunsell Outcomes of 2nd Consultation Exercise 4 2 The Consultation Process 2.1 Introduction This section discusses the consultation process adopted for the purpose of consulting on the Draft Transport Strategy. 2.2 Consultation Techniques 2.2.1 Document Distribution and Awareness Raising Firstly, the Draft Transport Strategy was made available for public viewing at various locations throughout Shetland, including Council offices, libraries and Community offices. Copies were also made available at Mainland Grocers (Dunrossness), Walls General Store, Whalsay Leisure Centre, and Aith Leisure Centre. The full suite of documents was also made available on the Shetland Transport Strategy webpage. In addition, copies of the Draft Strategy were posted to a range of other key stakeholders, including community Councils. Letters and emails were sent to other individuals and businesses consulted during the initial consultation process. In order to raise awareness of the Draft Transport Strategy during the consultation period, articles were released in the local press and posters displayed to inform interested stakeholders of its publication and to provide information on where copies of the Strategy could be viewed. Adverts were also posted within the local press, and adverts posted on the radio, to raise awareness of public meetings on the Draft Strategy. 2.2.2 Questionnaire A consultation questionnaire was produced and copies were distributed alongside the transport strategy document. They were also available at the public meetings, and also on the Transport Strategy webpage. An example consultation questionnaire is presented as Appendix A. 2.2.3 Meetings A list of the meetings that were attended by Transport Strategy Officers to discuss the Draft Transport Strategy is presented in Table 2.1 below. Table 2.1: Shetland Draft Transport Strategy Consultation Meetings 2006-2007 Date Meeting/Stakeholder Group Venue 04/12/2006 Shetland Community Planning Board Town Hall, Lerwick 06/12/2006 Whalsay Consultation Symbister PS, Whalsay 08/12/2006 Skerries Consultation New Hall, Skerries 15/01/2007 Yell Consultation Mid Yell Public Hall 16/01/2007 Shetland Health Board Brevick House, Lerwick 16/01/2007 Mainland Consultation Lerwick Hotel 17/01/2007 Fair Isle Consultation School Hall, Fair Isle 18/01/2007 Fetlar Consultation Community Hall, Fetlar 22/01/2007 Unst Consultation Baltasound Hall, Baltasound,