Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 29^th July 2019 were signed as a true record. There were no matters arising.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

To consider a petition bearing 53 signatures objecting to proposed waiting restrictions on Mansel Street and Queen Marys Road. The petition has been submitted by Councillor B Kaur, a Foleshill Ward Councillor, who has been invited to the meeting for the consideration of this item along with the petition organiser.  

(Note: The objectors have been invited to attend the meeting for consideration of this matter)

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 13^th June, 2019 relating to proposed new waiting restrictions and amendments to existing waiting restrictions in a number of Wards across the City. 40 objections were received which included one petition. In addition 8 responses in support of proposals and 4 comments were also received. A summary of the proposed restrictions, objections and responses were set out in an appendix to the report. All the respondents were invited to the meeting and a number attended. Councillor Bailey attended the meeting and sought clarification of the proposals for Benedictine Road and Councillor A S Khan attended in respect of one of the proposals for the Beresford Avenue area.

Two objectors attended in respect of the proposals for Dulverton Avenue/ Leyland Road and outlined their concerns relating to the inconvenience caused by the loss of car parking spaces which were at a premium in the vicinity. An objector to the proposals for Lyndhurst Croft attended the meeting and informed that he wasn’t an objector and was in support of the recommendation.

Two objectors and one supporter attended and outlined their views on the proposals for Station Avenue. Councillor Mayer, a Westwood Ward Councillor informed of the parking issues and associated traffic problems in the area. Both objectors were requesting double yellow lines also be installed on the western side of Station Avenue. The resident in support of the proposals highlighted the daily problems that were being caused by parked cars. In light of all the issues raised and the need to balance the competing demands of both residents and businesses and find a long term solution, it was recommended that the restrictions weren’t installed and a consultation be undertaken, with involvement from the Ward Councillors.

Two objectors attended the meeting regarding the proposals for Woodhouse Close/ Princethorpe Way expressing concerns about the impact of the proposed double yellow lines outside their property. They indicated that there were only issues at school dropping off/ picking up times, suggesting the length of the line could be reduced to allow for parking.

A supporter of the proposed restrictions for St Nicholas Street attended the meeting suggesting that the proposed waiting restrictions be extended.

Councillor A S Khan, Folehill Ward Councillor spoke in support of residents who were objecting to the proposals for waiting restrictions at the Beresford Avenue/ Medina Road junction, highlighting that it was a cul-de-sac with a very wide junction and residents weren’t aware of any issues.

The Cabinet Member was informed of the additional written responses that had been received and provided additional information in support of objections. In regard to Beaudesert Road/Broomfield Road, the objector raised a query regarding one of the photos provided showing parked vehicles, the white van photo referred to related to the Kensington Road/Beaudesert Road junction, therefore a further photo was provided at the meeting showing similar parking taking place  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

There are no outstanding issues

There were no outstanding issues.

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.