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This report outlines a request to release Council land to be adopted by Surrey County Council Highways to improve pedestrian safety outside a busy Borough Primary School. 

Following consideration, the Committee resolved to:

(1)      Agree to a Deed of Dedication being entered into with Surrey County Council to enable the adoption of the land as statutory highway.   

(2)      Agree to authorise the Head of Property & Regeneration in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of Strategy & Resources Committee to negotiate and progress the Deed of Dedication to completion.

The Committee received a report outlining a request to release Council land to be adopted by Surrey County Council Highways to improve pedestrian safety outside a busy Borough Primary School. 

The Committee received a verbal introduction from the Head of Property and Regeneration.

The following matter was raised by the Committee:

a)            Arrangements for Highways Adoption: Following a question from a Member, the Officer explained that the request put before the Committee is to create a lay-by to allow vehicular access and not for car-parking spaces. Members noted the importance of an informative press-release to ensure road-users are aware of its intended use, should Members be minded to agree the recommendations.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved unanimously to:

(1)      Agree to a Deed of Dedication being entered into with Surrey County Council to enable the adoption of the land as statutory highway.   

(2)      Authorise the Head of Property & Regeneration in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of Strategy & Resources Committee to negotiate and progress the Deed of Dedication to completion.