Decision details

Cabinet received a report seeking approval to revoke the existing taxi rank located at the Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage and to adopt a new taxi rank, 35m from the existing rank on Coreys Mill Lane, in accordance with Section 63 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

The Portfolio Holder advised that due to the planned reconfiguration of the bus terminal, the rank would be removed and relocated and have capacity for four vehicles and would continue to provide safe and direct pedestrian access to the hospital.  The new rank would be constructed prior to the removal of the existing facility to ensure continuity of service.  It was noted that a 28-day public consultation had been undertaken resulting in one response from a member of the public, with no objections from the taxi trade or other stakeholders.

It was RESOLVED:

1.    That the revocation of the existing, adopted taxi rank located at Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage be approved.

2.    That the adoption of the new taxi rank at Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, which will replace the existing rank being revoked, ensuring continued service provision, improved accessibility, and enhanced pedestrian safety in the area be approved.

3.    That the implementation of a temporary taxi rank, located in the vicinity of the existing one, in the event that the new rank cannot be completed prior to the removal of the current provision be approved. This temporary arrangement will ensure the continuity of taxi services.  A plan outlining the anticipated location of the temporary taxi rank was attached at Appendix E to the report.