Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Judith Addison who attends the committee as an observer.

The Minutes of the Cabinet Committee (Street Naming) meeting held on the 17^th March 2021 were submitted for approval as a correct record.

Resolved – That the Minutes be received and approved as a correct record.

The Minutes of the Cabinet Committee (Street Naming) meeting held on the 17^th March 2021 were submitted for approval as a correct record.

Resolved – That the Minutes be received and approved as a correct record.

To seek approval for the naming of the following Streets for a new-build residential development located off Balfour Street, Great Harwood.

                      i.        Lapping Way (street name)

                    ii.        Roving Street (street name)

                   iii.        Comber Crescent (street name)

                   iv.        Beamer Grove (street name)

Recommended – That the Streets be named as set out in the report.

The Chief Planning and Transportation Officer submitted a report to seek approval for the naming of the following Streets for a new-build residential development located off Balfour Street, Great Harwood with 57 dwellings.

4 Street names were put forward for the 3 Streets to be named, they were:

·         Lapping Way

·         Roving Street

·         Comber Crescent

·         Beamer Grove

The suggested Street names are related to the Cotton Mill that was located close to the development site and based on the cotton making process.

The suggested Street names adhere to the Street Naming and Numbering Policy. All emergency services and the royal mail had been consulted.

The Committee Members had a discussion on the Street names and they felt the Mill connection was very relevant.

They agreed on:

·         Comber Crescent

·         Roving Street

·         Beamer Grove

The pronunciation of Comber Street is a silent b for the purpose of the residents and public.  

Resolved – That the 3 Street names be named Comber Crescent, Roving Street and Beamer Grove.