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Notice of Motion - Queen Street Future High Street Fund 'traffic reduction and pedestrianisation' plans

Meeting: 05/12/2023 - Executive (Item 89)

Notice of Motion - Queen Street Future High Street Fund 'traffic reduction and pedestrianisation' plans

To consider Cllr Daws Notice on Motion regarding Queen Street Future High Street Fund 'traffic reduction and pedestrianisation' plans referred to Executive by Full Council on 17th October, 2023,

 

Queen Street Future High Street Fund 'traffic reduction and pedestrianisation' plans. Given the huge concerns expressed by Queen Street retailers over the Future High Street Fund plans, it is proposed that TDC park the project plan for the street and, as a matter of urgency, enter full and meaningful 'face to face' consultation involving meeting, listening to and acting on the concerns of all retailers and residents directly affected by the proposed plans. The aim being to create a vision for the future of Queen Street and the Town Centre that carries the support of the majority of retailers and the community.

 

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Minutes:

Cllr Daws presented his Notice of Motion on the Queen Street traffic reduction and pedestrianisation plans. He stated that given the huge concerns expressed by Queen Street retailers over the plans for the pedestrianisation the project plans should be parked as a matter of urgency. Teignbridge District Council should enter into full and meaningful 'face to face' consultation involving meeting, listening to and acting on the concerns of all retailers and residents directly affected by the proposed plans.

 

Non-Executive Members spoke in support of Cllr Daws Notice of Motion.

 

RESOLVED that the scheme progress and the Council continue discussions to resolve issues raised where it could with modifications as required.