To decide upon objections and consider other responses to the consultation on Council proposals to remove the goods vehicle stipulation from the loading bay on the north-west side of St Peter’s Square near the junction with Offa’s Street. Also to extend the taxi rank and loading bay facilities outside St Peter’s Church, with changes to the hours of operation.

To authorise the making and implementation of the Hereford City Centre (St Peter’s Square U80010) Order Amdt 1 2018, as per the below recommendations.

1.         To not proceed with the removing the goods vehicle stipulation from the loading bay on the south-west side of St Peter’s Square, with a revised 1 hour time no return period. Not implementing this change would conflict with the business and customer needs represented by HBID.

2.         To not relocate and extend the loading bay north-eastwards. Withdrawing this proposal would not make best use of the available kerbside or assist the work of St Peter’s Church and other service providers.

3.         To proceed with extending the taxi rank westwards. Proceeding with this restriction would prevent earlier loading and unloading by Hereford Open Door, and remove the facility for Blue Badge parking (up to 3 hours) in the immediate vicinity of the church.

4.         To not proceed with extending the taxi rank north-eastwards. Not implementing this extension would remove an additional ranking space, which is supported by HBID.