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• 1 Introduction
• 2 Event Outline
• 3 Outcome of the Workshop Sessions
• 4 Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

Following a review of the Trunk Road Programme, the Government proposed a series of studies to address problems on a number of trunk roads. One of the issues identified for detailed study was the congestion experienced on the A38 in Derby at its junctions with the:

• A5111 (Kingsway roundabout)
• A52 (Markeaton roundabout)
• A61 (Abbey Hill)

Consultation forms a key part of this study so that views and opinions from the local community and organisations may be canvassed and fed into the study. This not only assists the problem identification stage but also gathers suggestions and opinions on possible improvements.

Various approaches have been taken to consult with the general public; a selection of which are as follows:

• Web site;
• Telephone hotline;
• Press articles;
• Newsletters;
• Questionnaire;

In order to receive feedback and input from key local organisations from a variety of fields, the Wider Reference Group was set up. This report details the proceedings and outcome of the first Wider Reference Group meeting.

1.2 Objectives of Consultation

• To enable the public to assist in the identification of problems and possible solutions;
• to accurately inform the public of study progress and its findings; and
• to enable the public to appraise the likely solutions.

1.3 Layout

Following this introduction, Section Two outlines the event, Section Three provides the outcome of the Wider Reference Group workshop sessions with Section Four providing a summary of the findings from the groups.