Proposed taxi shelter at the Weighbridge

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A decision made (01.08.06) to agree to a proposal to provide a taxi shelter at the Weighbridge.

Subject:	Urban Task Force: Taxi Shelter, Weighbridge, St Helier
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0083	Exempt clause(s):		none
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Kevin Pilley: Assistant Director (Policy and Projects)
Telephone or e-mail meeting	n/a	Report File ref:		1/11/20
Written Report Title:	Urban Task Force: Taxi Shelter, Weighbridge, St Helier	Written report – Author:		Kevin Pilley: Assistant Director (Policy and Projects)
Decision(s): The Minister, jointly with the Minister for Transport and Technical Services, and in consultation with the Connetable of St Helier, determined that: 1. the concept scheme, as illustrated on drawing numbers WTA/101, 104/106 is approved as a basis for the preparation of detailed designs; 2. design advice should be sought from Hopkins Architects to enable the submission of a planning application; 3. a further report be brought, once design advice and, on the basis of design, revised costings, have been prepared.
Reason(s) for decision: 1. The scheme accords with the objectives of the Urban Task Force and the scheme is approved as a basis for the preparation of more detailed design and costings. 2. Design advice from Hopkins Architects should be sought to ensure consistency of approach with the proposals for the Weighbridge and the Waterfront generally.
Action required: 1. Refer design concept to Hopkins Architects for detailed design advice;
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: