Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 6^th February were agreed as a true record, subject to the second sentence of the penultimate paragraph of Minute 41 headed ‘Petition – Request to Outlaw the Parking of Motor Vehicles on the Pavements of Coventry’ being amended to read: ‘She indicated that a pavement parking ban across the City would not be feasible as it wouldn’t make allowances for emergency vehicles. It wouldn’t be affordable or enforceable and would create further access problems for refuse vehicles.’

Report of the Executive Director of Place

Note: The objectors have been invited to the meeting for the consideration of this item.

The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) concerning objections that had been received to a Traffic Regulation Order advertised on 24^th November, 2016 relating to proposed new waiting restrictions and amendments to existing waiting restrictions in Bablake, Cheylesmore, Foleshill, Holbrooks, Radford, Westwood, and Whoberley Wards of the City. A total of 29 objections were received, 1 of which was subsequently withdrawn by the objector and 1 objection related to a proposed traffic splitter island, not waiting restrictions. In addition 4 letters of support to proposals were also received. Two subsequent e-mails had been received, each from one of the objectors, further detailing their objections and these were reported at the meeting. In addition a further e-mail relating to Peel Street from someone who had read the public report was also reported. A summary of proposed restrictions, objections and responses were set out in an appendix to the report. All the respondents were invited to the meeting.

Ms J Sandhu and Wayne Foxton attended the meeting and detailed their concerns regarding the installation of double yellow lines at the junction of Priory Mill Walk and Christchurch Road which were recommended following a Road Safety Audit. Ms Sandhu expressed concerns at the loss of parking, also referring to the loss of a parking space at the rear of her property which was included in the original planning application. It was clarified that this was a matter for her to pursue with the developer. Mr Foxton referred to the proposal for double yellow lines outside 38 Christchurch Road indicating that this was unnecessary since the curvature of the road meant that there was not a visibility issue at the junction. Councillor Williams, a Bablake Ward Councillor spoke in support of the residents. The Cabinet Member decided not to install the waiting restrictions outside 38 but indicated that the situation would be monitored.

Ms K Farr, Mr G Grant and Mr Khari attended in respect of Lythalls Lane expressing concerns about the introduction of a splitter island outside 261 Lythalls Lane which obstructed vehicle access and exit. It was clarified that the splitter island was not the subject of the TRO under discussion and had been installed as part of a safety scheme. The Cabinet Member agreed to undertake a site visit. 

In relation to the proposals for Humphrey Burton’s Road, Stoney Road, Asthill Grove and Orchard Crescent, the original proposal was to install a prohibition of parking on the verge and footway. In light of the objections received it was proposed not to install the restriction on the narrower Asthll Grove and Orchard Crescent but to continue to monitor the parking on these roads. Mr Shufflebotham and Matthew Davies attended in respect of the proposal for Humphrey Burtons Road and Stoney Road. Mr Shufflebotham expressed concerns about the entrances to/from Humphrey Burtons Road with the ‘slip roads’ into Hiron Croft and the potential for accidents. Matthew Davies spoke on behalf of Stoney Road Area Residents (STAR) expressing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

Report of the Executive Director of Place

The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that provided a summary of the recent petitions received that were to be determined by letter, or where decisions had been deferred pending further investigations and holding letters were being circulated. Details of the individual petitions were set out in an appendix attached to the report and included target dates for action. The report was submitted for monitoring and transparency purposes.

The report indicated that each petition had been dealt with on an individual basis, with the Cabinet Member considering advice from officers on appropriate action to respond to the petitioners’ request. Attention was drawn to the fact that if it had been decided to respond to the petition without formal consideration at a Cabinet Member meeting, both the relevant Councillor/petition organiser could still request that their petition be the subject of a Cabinet Member report.

Members were informed that where holding letters were being sent, this was because further investigation work was required. Once matters had been investigated either a follow up letter would be sent or a report submitted to a future Cabinet Member meeting.

RESOLVED that the actions being taken by officers as detailed in the appendix to the report, in response to the petitions received, be endorsed.

Report of the Executive Director of Place

The Cabinet Member noted a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that contained a list of the outstanding issues and summarised the current position in respect of each item.

Any other items of public business which the Cabinet Member decides to take as matters of urgency because of the special circumstances involved

There were no additional items of public business.