The report considered the widening, re- construction and adoption of the existing footpath as a shared footpath and cycletrack leading from the Mascalls Park Development to Greensleeves Drive.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Sapwell and SECONDED by Cllr Parker to receive the recommendations set out within the report.

(Members were advised that the Chair disclosed non pecuniary interest the Councils Code of Conduct by virtue of living site.  Cllr Sapwell become chair for duration of this item).

A vote was taken by show of hands and it was RESOLVED:

1.            That the Council enter into negotiations with the developer, Bellway Homes concerning the provision of appropriate consideration for the loss of the land to the highway.

2.            That subject to these negotiations, the Council agreed the track and path as indicated in the report be reconstructed and completed under the terms of the s106 agreement for the development of Mascalls Park and for that cyclepath to be adopted by the Highway Authority - Essex County Council for its future maintenance and protection.

REASON FOR DECISION

To ensure that the Councils Assets are properly managed.