Issue - meetings

Jamie Watson-Senior Programme Manager (Active Travel) was in attendance.

1. Mr Watson introduced the report which provided an update on the Kent Street junction and the widening of the A228 at Moyne Road. It was outlined that the projects background included the section 106 developer contributions. Finalised design had followed previous design options and consultations had been discussed at the Tonbridge and Malling joint transportation boards with reconditions to construct. The final design was now complete, and construction was due to begin in April 2025.

2. Environmental, ecological and biocultural assessments had all been commissioned, and an estimated cost of the scheme was to be £1.3 million and jointly funded by developer contributions and KCC.

1.    RESOLVED to endorse the proposed decision, namely:

That the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport agree to:

i.               Approve the delivery of a traffic calming scheme to mitigate the impact of traffic arising from the Kings Hill Phase 3 development

ii.               Approve that the cost of staff and consultant time to project manage, input into the delivery and supervision of the scheme, be recoverable against the S106 Developer Contributions and Kent Lane Rental funding.

iii.              Approve to progress all statutory approvals or consents required for the scheme.

iv.            Approve the implementation of permanent Traffic Regulation Orders, if required as such associated with any speed limit reductions, subject to completing the statutory consultation process associated with Traffic Regulation Orders.

v.              Approve any additional consultation/engagement as required for the scheme.

vi.            Approve to enter into construction contracts as necessary for the delivery of the scheme subject to a review of the procurement strategy by the Strategic Commissioning team; and vii. Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Growth, Environment and Transport in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport to take relevant actions, including but not limited to finalising the terms of and entering into required contracts or other legal agreements, as necessary to implement the decision.