Agenda item

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

Note: The objectors and supporters 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 29^th March, 2018 relating to proposed new waiting restrictions and amendments to existing waiting restrictions in a number of Wards across the City. A total of 27 objections were received which included one petition. Two responses advised that they were not objecting to a proposal and wanted to raise concerns and two responses in support of proposals 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 Abbott attended the meeting in respect of the proposals for Oldham Avenue and Councillor Akhtar attended in respect of the proposals for Hartlepool Road, Redcar Road and Stockton Road.

The report recommended the installation of double yellow lines for 10 metres at the junction of Craven Street/ Lord Street. In response to objections received Councillor Innes, Cabinet Member, indicated that she had discussed the concerns with Ward Councillors and officers and she was suggesting a reduced scheme on Craven Street with a reduced length of double yellow lines at the junctions of Craven Street with Duke Street, Lord Street and Mount Street.

Councillor Akhtar and five objectors attended in respect of the proposals for Hartlepool Road, Redcar Road and Stockton Road. Councillor Akhtar drew attention to the numbers of students living in the vicinity who were not interested in responding to any consultations. Concerns were raised regarding the validity of the petition and the Cabinet Member decided to defer making a decision to allow for further investigation and discussion involving the Ward Councillors and residents. 

Two objectors attended the meeting in respect of the proposals for Winsford Avenue/ The Jordans highlighting the unnecessary problems that would be encountered by the introduction of waiting restrictions at this junction which included personal circumstances. The Cabinet Member decided to monitor the situation rather than introduce the lines at this junction.

Councillor Abbott and two objectors attended the meeting in respect of the residents parking scheme proposed for Oldham Avenue. Discussion centred on the difficulties that would be encountered by the local Scout Group and the playgroup who used the Scout hut with parents/ carers parking in the street when dropping off/ collecting their children. The Officer advised of the availability of resident, visitor and short stay permits. It was agreed that residents would work with the local Ward Councillors regarding the introduction of the scheme and a bespoke Streetnews would be issued to residents informing them of the situation. 

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 as advertised at Billing Road/ Sherlock Road, Charterhouse Access Road, Queen Mary’s Road/ May Street, St. Christians Road, Stoney Stanton Road, Westwood Heath Road/ Farthing Walk and Wheeler Road/ Quinn Close be approved.

(2) Approval be given that the restrictions are implemented as proposed on Dewsbury Avenue/ Barnack Avenue, Nod Rise, including Nod Rise by Wiltshire Court, the situation is monitored and if any further restrictions are required they are included in a further waiting restriction review.

(3) The implementation of a reduced scheme on Tynemouth Close/ Lentons Lane, reducing the proposed extent of double yellow lines on both sides of Tynemouth Close by 10 metres, be approved.

(4) The installation of a reduced scheme on Craven Street, reducing the proposed extent of double yellow lines at the junctions of Craven Street with Duke Street, Lord Street and Mount Street, to the radius of the junction, whilst being sympathetic to the Conservation Area status of the locality, be approved.

(5) The proposed waiting restrictions relating to Hartlepool Road, Redcar Road and Stockton Road be removed from the Traffic Regulation Order to allow for further investigation, including consultation with Ward Councillors, with a report being submitted to the next Cabinet Member for City Services meeting scheduled for 24^th September, 2018. Any new approved proposals to be advertised accordingly.

(6) Approval be given that the restrictions are implemented as proposed for Winsford Avenue/ Denham Avenue but the restrictions at Winsford Avenue/ The Jordans are not implemented and the situation is monitored.

(7) The restrictions as advertised at Oldham Avenue be approved, the situation be monitored with residents working with Ward Councillors, and officers be requested to organise a bespoke Streetnews informing local residents of the situation.

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