I request the following information in relation to the consultation on the Active Streets Trial in Heavitree and Whipton
1. The number of individual people who responded in support of the trial
2. The number of individual people who responded in opposition to the trial
This can be found at the following HATOC report Active Streets Heavitree and Whipton Trial Scheme Update 3rd June 2024.
3. The number of people in (1) and (2) above who live within the area defined as being part of the Active Streets Trial.
This information is exempt from disclosure under Section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act (Information Intended for Future Publication)
Devon County Council can confirm the requested information is held but work is still being completed on it and it is intended for future publication at the Autumn HATOC, dates of which can be found at the following link Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee. Given that information is currently being worked on and that the publication date is imminent, we consider it reasonable to withhold this information at this time.
The Council has considered the public interest in releasing this information and recognises there is a public interest in openness and transparency. However, it is not reasonable to divert resources from core functions to release this information in advance of its planned publication date and therefore, the balance of public interest weighs in favour of withholding this information from disclosure at this time.
4. The methodology for determining (1)(2) and (3) above.
This can be found at the link in the answer to questions 1 and 2 above.