Dear Frank Schoofs

Thank you for your information request received on 28 September 2021.

We can confirm receipt of your request for information and will handle it
under the most appropriate legislation. 

Your case reference number is FOI 29706

You can expect to receive a response by 26 October 2021.

The Council will be in touch if we need any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Information Management Team

Buckinghamshire Council

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Dear Mr Scoofs

FOI / EIR 29706

Thank you for contacting Buckinghamshire Council and your request for
information regarding the A404/ A4155 Westhorpe Junction Improvement
project.

This request has been handled under the Environmental Information
Regulations 2004.

We can confirm that Buckinghamshire Council does hold information falling
within the description specified in your request.

Please refer to our response below and attached.
* the design/plan that you plan to implement, or its latest proposal, for
the Westhorpe Interchange (at the A4155/A404 in Marlow).

The objectives of the project are to:

• Improve the performance of the A404 (reduce queuing traffic on the
northbound exit slip road extending back on to the A404).
• Improve the ingress of traffic off the northbound exit slip road into
Parkway. Parkway is a local road that runs parallel to the A404 and
links the A4155 Little Marlow Road to Globe Business Park.
• Improve the occupancy rate at Globe Business Park.

To achieve these objectives the scope of the scheme which is planned
includes:

• A new segregated left turn lane with associated highways
infrastructure, providing direct access onto Parkway from the A404
northbound exit slip road.
• Proposed part time signalisation, with associated highway
infrastructure off the northbound and southbound slip roads from the
A404 onto the A4155 Westhorpe Junction. Traffic signal controllers and
maintenance bays will be provided within the central island of the
A404/A4155 Westhorpe Junction.

An overview plan showing these proposals has been attached to this email.

* the stage in the process this plan is currently at, plus next steps &
timeline to implementation

The project is currently within the National Highways (formally Highways
England) technical approval phase, where the detailed design is being
reviewed by their technical experts. Preparation for the construction
phase with our consultant and their supply chain is underway, with
construction currently planned to start in February/ March 2022.

* an explanation with evidence as to how the concerns regarding cycling &
walking raised during the consultation (see RFI-6797) have been addressed
in the plan

Further to the response which was provided in RFI-6797 which detailed the
plans Globe Business Park (GBP) were looking to implement, GBP have
provided the below update:

Unfortunately, due to reduced occupancy on site during Covid our active
travel projects have been put on hold or are not currently utilised due to
lock of people on site. However, as occupancy gradually increases our key
projects include:

·       Liftshare scheme and Personal Travel Planning app – available to
all GBP businesses.

·       Cycle scheme – launching spring 2022.

·       On demand shuttle service from Maidenhead/High Wycombe train
stations.

·       Introduction of a zip cars for GBP users.

In addition to the above GBP are continuing to work with a number of
stakeholders regarding the introduction of cycle gullies to the Volvo
Footbridge.

Whilst Buckinghamshire Council are committed to take on board active
travel guidance provided by central government and are able to provide
examples of a number of recent and proposed highway infrastructure schemes
across the county where active travel improvements have been/will be
incorporated, this particular scheme with its clear objectives and scope
is not intended to incorporate wider infrastructure improvements beyond
the specific remit of the scheme. Any enhancements to active travel
provisions in the Marlow area will need to be considered in future
strategic planning.      

* Was an Equality Impact Assessment carried out at this location as part
of the plan and what was the outcome?

An Equality Impact Assessment has been carried out.

Against the criteria ‘Is it possible the proposed policy or activity or
change in policy or activity could discriminate or unfairly disadvantage
people’? the scheme was found to be ‘No barriers identified, therefore
activity will proceed’.

This assessment has been shared with National Highways as part of the Road
Safety Audit process.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number provided in the subject line of
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If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your
request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision,
you can contact us at [1][Buckinghamshire Council request email] or by
writing to us at

Information Governance
Buckinghamshire Council
The Gateway
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Aylesbury
HP19 8FF

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply
directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision.

Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the
internal review procedure provided by Buckinghamshire Council. 

You can contact the ICO via their website
[2]https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or by writing to them at:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire

SK9 5AF 

Alternatively, you can phone them on 0303 123 1113.

With kind regards

Freedom of Information Team

Deputy Chief Executive Directorate

Buckinghamshire Council
New County Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1UA
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Dear Frank Schoofs

Thank you for your request for a review received on concerning FOI 29706
about Westhorpe Interchange implementation.

I am sorry that you are dissatisfied with our attempts to handle your
request under the Environmental Information Regulation 2004. 

I can confirm that we are considering your concerns and we will aim to
provide you with a response within 20 working days.

Yours sincerely

Information Management Team

Buckinghamshire Council

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