For the benefit of all, here is the text of a post on the Headington
councillors' website.
Roz and Ruth have gathered the following information from discussions today
with the County Cabinet Member and the project lead for A2H.
We understand that:
- there is a shortfall regarding predicted cost of these phases and the cost
quoted by Skanska
- this means that the proposed works are put on hold and the local Growth Board
is being asked for more money at its next closed meeting on 1st February
- it is possible that some of the elements of the Access to Headington scheme
may have to be de-scoped (this means that they won't be funded from the
existing pot and will be dependent on funding from elsewhere if they happen at
all).
- at present, the Osler Road pedestrian crossing point has already been
de-scoped but Skanska has been asked for a separate quote for this which is
expected in March. We have asked for this to be included back in scope because
we think it would be a major improvement for pedestrians, and had been hoping
that it could be funded from money left over from the abandonment of other
works near the ring road)
- it appears that the 20 MPH limit for Windmill Road is separately funded so
should go ahead, even if the alterations to Windmill Road are pared back or
de-scoped
- the County Council does not have to hold a statutory public consultation
should any changes to the Access to Headington scheme be deemed necessary but
the officer's view is that there is a moral obligation for the County Council
to consult residents once the options are agreed and this would almost
certainly go ahead.
- we asked for the A2H website to be updated, and this has now been done
We have also informed the County Council that the condition of the JR
roundabout is deteriorating and have asked this to be safety checked.
We are assured that there is no correlation between any national media stories
about Skanska and the quote for these works.
councillors' website.
Roz and Ruth have gathered the following information from discussions today
with the County Cabinet Member and the project lead for A2H.
We understand that:
- there is a shortfall regarding predicted cost of these phases and the cost
quoted by Skanska
- this means that the proposed works are put on hold and the local Growth Board
is being asked for more money at its next closed meeting on 1st February
- it is possible that some of the elements of the Access to Headington scheme
may have to be de-scoped (this means that they won't be funded from the
existing pot and will be dependent on funding from elsewhere if they happen at
all).
- at present, the Osler Road pedestrian crossing point has already been
de-scoped but Skanska has been asked for a separate quote for this which is
expected in March. We have asked for this to be included back in scope because
we think it would be a major improvement for pedestrians, and had been hoping
that it could be funded from money left over from the abandonment of other
works near the ring road)
- it appears that the 20 MPH limit for Windmill Road is separately funded so
should go ahead, even if the alterations to Windmill Road are pared back or
de-scoped
- the County Council does not have to hold a statutory public consultation
should any changes to the Access to Headington scheme be deemed necessary but
the officer's view is that there is a moral obligation for the County Council
to consult residents once the options are agreed and this would almost
certainly go ahead.
- we asked for the A2H website to be updated, and this has now been done
We have also informed the County Council that the condition of the JR
roundabout is deteriorating and have asked this to be safety checked.
We are assured that there is no correlation between any national media stories
about Skanska and the quote for these works.
