Temporary Taxi Shelter, Weighbridge, St. Helier.

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A decision made (07/12/2006) regarding Taxi shelter, Weighbridge, St. Helier.

Subject:	Taxi shelter, Weighbridge, St Helier
Decision ref:	MD-PE-2006-0217	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of report:	Oral and written	Report file ref:		1/11/20
Person giving report (if oral): Assistant Director: Policy and Projects
Written report – author: Assistant Director: Policy and Projects
Written Report Title: Urban Task Force: Taxi shelter, Weighbridge, St Helier
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment decided to; 1. note the background to the development and changed nature of the proposed taxi shelter facility, as set out in the report and illustrated on drawing number WTA/109B, which is presently the subject of a planning application in order that, dependent upon the award of permission and funding, it can be installed in December 2006; 2. endorse the establishment of a budget of £28,900 from the Urban Renewal vote to progress this work, subject to planning permission.
Reason(s) for decision: The scheme accords with the objectives of the Urban Task Force and, subject to planning permission, would enable the facility to be provided for use this winter which would be of benefit to taxi users at the Weighbridge.
Action required: Subject to favourable determination of planning application, proceed to implementation
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 7 December 2006