Traffic Calming Update (May 2024)

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For an overview please see:- https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/traffic-calming/traffic-calming-february-2024

For the last update please see:- https://boughtonparishcouncil.co.uk/traffic-calming/traffic-calming-update-march-2024

WNC’s project manager for the NWRR has recently changed. This has inevitably caused some delay in receiving updates. The latest update from the WNC project manager is as follows:-

“I have had to seek further guidance from colleagues whilst other teams are liaising with Persimmon. Hence I may not be able to share any updates until early Summer as I need to collate clear information before answering your questions. In advance, many thanks for your understanding.”

The Parish Clerk awaits an update on the following questions:-

Q1. Please can you clarify what would happen if planning conditions were not met by WNC or the developer? Is it possible for the road to open without the planning condition being discharged? Other than a planning condition, are there any contractual obligations to fulfil the delivery of the road? Are there any legal penalties etc.

Q2. Is there any update on when the reconvened meeting with Ward Councillors will be?

Q3. There is reference to another option being considered, is there any further information on this for parishioners? What stage is the option currently at? Has traffic modelling been commissioned?

Q4. Please can you clarify why the previous traffic modelling was discussed with Boughton first and now the approach is to discuss the new traffic modelling with Ward Councillors first? If the Ward Councillors support the new proposal but Boughton parishioners don’t, where does this leave us? Whilst timescales may be very vague at this stage, if parishioners could at least understand the process / project milestone it would really help.

Q5. The Northampton Chronicle reported on 18 April that Persimmon have confirmed “it is our ambition to begin construction on this section of the road in Summer 2024….the estimated completion date with this in mind would be February/ March 2025” Is this WNC’s understanding?