Decision details

Grainger

Jenni Upstill (Grainger) provided an update on the infrastructure at the site and made reference to the following points:

Infrastructure:

·         Western link road (Marrelsmoor Avenue) moved forward to accommodate the school, expected to be completed in Spring 2024 with the school due to open in September 2024.

·         Delays still occurring due to Brexit and playing catch-up from Covid.

·         Stakes Hill roundabout – no further update. Awaiting Hampshire County Council (HCC) decision.

·         Southern Access junction planning application to be submitted before the end of the year. Plans shared with the Purbrook community via Purbrook Residents’ Association Newsletter. Expect work to commence September 2022.

·         Liaising with HCC on future road adoption – main spine roads: Grainger Street, Houghton Avenue and Newlands Avenue in the final stages which was expected by the end of 2022.

·         Yellow lines installed on Newlands Avenue with positive feedback

·         Paths through Nature Reserve damaged due to surface water has been patched but a more permanent solution was being introduced.

·         Town Park Phase 2 – work commenced on preparing land for the cricket pitch (not part of current application, works already approved)

Arising out of questions from the Forum, the following issues were discussed:

Hampshire Highways application for the northern bus gateway – Councillor Hughes stated that the views of many of the councillors to this proposal was not to proceed as any benefit from carrying out these works would be negligible.

Aquind Interconnector – Hampshire Highways will not be carrying out any resurfacing works along London Road due to the upheaval of the installation of the Aquind Interconnector.

RESOLVED:

1.            That the verbal report be noted; and

2.            That the following item be added onto the agenda for the next meeting:

(i)            B2150 Issues