Agenda item

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

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

Cllr Birdi, a Bablake Ward Councillor, who submitted a petition bearing 130 signatures objecting to the proposed parking restrictions in Brackenhurst Road has also been invited to the meeting along with the petition organiser. 

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 17^th November, 2017 relating to proposed new waiting restrictions and amendments to existing waiting restrictions in a number of Wards across the City. A total of 45 objections were received (including 1 multi-signature letter and one petition). In addition 8 responses in support of proposals were also received. 2 subsequent e-mails had been received from objectors to the Conway Avenue and Brackenhurst Road proposals and 1 from a supporter for the recommendation for Coral Close and these were reported at the meeting. 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. Councillor Birdi, a Bablake Ward Councillor, attended in respect of a petition, bearing 130 signatures objecting to the proposed parking restrictions in Brackenhurst Road. Olive French, the petition organiser was also in attendance. Councillor Williams, a Bablake Ward Councillor, also attended the meeting in respect of the proposed waiting restrictions in Brackenhurst Road.

Mr Wise attended the meeting in respect of the proposals for Binley Road and expressed his concerns regarding the installation of double yellow lines outside his house. He also raised concerns about parking issues in Coombe Street. Councillor Innes, Cabinet Member indicated that additional parking patrols would be undertaken in the vicinity.

Anthony French (speaking on behalf of the petition organiser), Brian Matthews and Lauren Innes highlighted the concerns that had arisen following the advertising of proposals for Brackenhurst Road. They detailed their support for the proposal not to implement the waiting restrictions. Councillor Birdi outlined his support for the petitioners. Councillor Williams also spoke in support of the recommendation. It was acknowledged that there should have been wider consultation prior to the restrictions being advertised.

Tim Tabram attended the meeting and spoke against the recommendation to install waiting restrictions at Cheriton Close highlighting that their implementation would create problems for residents on the Allesley Park estate. Councillor Innes, Cabinet Member drew attention to the number of complaints that she had received in her capacity as Ward Councillor. 

Janet Hastings outlined her support for the recommendation not to implement the restrictions on Conway Avenue and Mr R Bains drew attention to the parking issues in Ebro Crescent, requesting approval for the installation of a larger dropped kerb. Councillor Innes indicated that additional parking patrols would be undertaken.

The cost of introducing the proposed TRO would be funded from the Highways Maintenance and Investment Capital Programme budget through the Local Transport Plan.

RESOLVED that, having considered the objections to the proposed waiting restrictions:

(1) The implementation of the restrictions at Binley Road, Cheriton Close, Ebro Crescent, Knoll Drive and the junction of Scots Lane/ Christchurch Road be approved.

(2) Approval be given that the restrictions at Brackenhurst Road and Kingsley Walk are not implemented but the situation is monitored and should the Police advise of issues relating to dangerous or obstructive parking occurring, then new proposals be advertised.

(3) Approval be given that the restrictions on Conway Avenue are not implemented.

(4) Approval be given that the restrictions are not implemented on Coral Close, but that a consultation is undertaken to determine if the majority of residents are in favour of either no additional restrictions, or double yellow lines on one side of the road, then any new proposals be advertised as part of the next waiting restriction review.

(5) Approval be given that an extension (approximately 4m) to the double yellow lines on the western side of Coombe Street and the double yellow lines for junction protection at Torbay Road/ Winsford Avenue be advertised as part of the next waiting restriction review.

(6) Approval be given that the proposed Traffic Regulation Order is made operational.

(7) Traffic Enforcement officers be requested to undertake additional patrols at Binley Road/ Coombe Street and Ebro Crescent.