The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that appraised Members of the representations that had been received in response to the statutory consultation for proposed Traffic Regulation Orders in respect of various proposals within the Borough.

The reports sought the Cabinet Committee's approval on the way forward in respect of all of these proposals, after having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Party the Traffic & Parking Working Party following consideration of all the representations that had been received in writing and at the meeting.

Resolved:

1.  That, subject to the following amendments, the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to confirm The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Various Roads) (Stopping, Waiting, Loading, and Unloading Prohibitions and Restrictions, Parking Places and Permit Parking Zones) (Consolidation) Order 2016 (Amendment No. 6) Order 2017 as advertised:

(i)  remove the proposed “no waiting at any time” restrictions in Merilies Gardens opposite its junction with Seldon Close; and

(ii)  remove the proposed “no waiting at any time” restrictions in Merilies Gardens opposite its junction with Merilies Close.

2.  That, subject to the following amendments, the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to confirm The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Various Roads) (Stopping, Waiting, Loading, and Unloading Prohibitions and Restrictions, Parking Places and Permit Parking Zones) (Consolidation) Order 2016 (Amendment No. 8) Order 2017 as advertised:

(i)  remove the proposed introduction of residents permit parking/business parking permits on Mondays to Saturdays 8.30 .am. to 6.30 p.m. in Boston Avenue and retain existing restrictions.

(ii)  remove the proposed introduction of two limited waiting bays on Mondays to Saturdays 8.30 .am. to 6.30 p.m. for 1hour no return in 4 hours in Harcourt Avenue and Officers work with the Ward Councillors to identify appropriate alternative locations.

3.  That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to confirm The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Various Roads) (Stopping, Waiting, Loading, and Unloading Prohibitions and Restrictions, Parking Places and Permit Parking Zones) (Consolidation) Order 2016 (Amendment No. 11) Order 2017 as advertised.

4.  That The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Various Roads) (Stopping, Waiting, Loading, and Unloading Prohibitions and Restrictions, Parking Places and Permit Parking Zones) (Consolidation) Order 2016 (Amendment No. 4) Order 2017 not be confirmed and the proposals not be implemented.

5.  That The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Various Roads) (Stopping, Waiting, Loading, and Unloading Prohibitions and Restrictions, Parking Places and Permit Parking Zones) (Consolidation) Order 2016 (Amendment No. 7) Order 2017 not be confirmed and that revised proposals be submitted to a future meeting of the Traffic & Parking Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.

Reasons for Decision

To improve the operation of the existing parking controls to contribute to highway safety and to reduce congestion.

Other Options

Each proposal needs to be considered on its individual merits and their impact on public safety, traffic flows or parking and wider impact on the surrounding network. Members may consider taking no further action if they feel it is appropriate.

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to the Place Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor: Councillor Cox