Seating Project

Objective of Project

To provide seating on the periphery of the town for those wishing to access the centre of Leatherhead by foot.

Background

The catchment of Leatherhead includes peripheral residential areas. There are walking routes into the town that could be made more attractive through the provision of seating along the way. This would benefit older people, young children and people with a disability in particular. It would encourage pedestrian linkages between the town centre and the commercial heart of the town, reducing CO2 emissions and taking pressure off town centre car parks.

What is proposed?

Seating would be of the Ollerton ‘Festival’ type incorporating backs and arms for ease of use. The style will match others that have been installed in the Leatherhead area. They are attractive and robust. Eight seats would be provided on locations on the edge of the town centres.

Project Plan

April/May and June
· Decide on the final location of seating *
· Contact owners for permissions and enter into any agreements
· Adjust locations as appropriate
· Apply for licences from the highway authority
July/August/September
· Obtain quotations from contractors for installation
· Appoint contractor
December January 2008
· Installation

Project Costs

Based on the provision of 8 no. seats of the Ollerton Festival type and on recent contractor’s’ costs:
Price per seat £650 including delivery Total £5,200
Installation costs                                           £4,000
Legal Costs not known – estimated              £2,000
Total project costs                                       £11,200

Project Income

Thomas Flack Fund £11,200

Healthcheck Reference

Objective 4: To encourage a thriving community about which all sectors of the community feel proud, about which they feel informed and in which they feel welcome.

Action SC8 Introduce more seating.

Objective 6: To enhance the visual attractiveness of the townscape and the routes into the town.

Action: Find ways to improve the appearance of the main routes into the town…to welcome visitors and shoppers

Objective 7: To improve transport, access and parking for all residents and visitors.

Action TA4.1 To work with the District and County Councils to improve specific walking routes to the town centre and around the villages.