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.  Large scale plans of the proposals were displayed at the meeting.

With reference to the proposed introduction of a shared taxi rank and pay and display parking in Lucy Road, the Cabinet Committee was informed that the taxi rank currently marked in Lucy Road had been removed in 2006 (Minute 1121 of the meeting of Licensing Sub Committee C held on 13^th February 2006 refers).  Any requests to re-introduce a taxi rank at this location would be a matter for the Licensing Committee to consider and determine. 

Resolved:-

1.  That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to arrange for 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. 16) Order 2017 to be confirmed as advertised and for the proposals to be implemented.

2.  That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), in consultation with the Chairman of the Licensing Committee, be requested to expedite the commencement of the statutory consultation process and necessary arrangements for the introduction of a taxi rank in Lucy Road on the northern kerbline from a point 19 metres east of its junction with Herbert Grove to a point 38 metres west of its junction with Seaway (southern section), the hours of operation of which to be 10.00 p.m. until 9.00 a.m.

3.  That, subject to the satisfactory outcome of the request to introduce a taxi rank in Lucy Road referred to in resolution 2 above, the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to arrange for 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. 18) Order 2017 to be confirmed with the following amendment and for the proposals to be implemented:

- The time the taxi rank shall be in operation to be reduced from 6.00 p.m. until 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. until 9.00 a.m.

4.  That, in the event that the taxi rank does not proceed following the statutory consultation, the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to arrange for 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. 18) Order 2017 to be confirmed without the introduction of the taxi rank.

Reasons for Decision

The proposals aim 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

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.  Large scale plans of the proposals were displayed at the meeting.

With reference to the proposed introduction of a shared taxi rank and pay and display parking in Lucy Road, the Cabinet Committee was informed that the taxi rank currently marked in Lucy Road had been removed in 2006 (Minute 1121 of the meeting of Licensing Sub Committee C held on 13^th February 2006 refers).  Any requests to re-introduce a taxi rank at this location would be a matter for the Licensing Committee to consider and determine. 

Resolved:-

1.  That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to arrange for 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. 16) Order 2017 to be confirmed as advertised and for the proposals to be implemented.

2.  That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), in consultation with the Chairman of the Licensing Committee, be requested to expedite the commencement of the statutory consultation process and necessary arrangements for the introduction of a taxi rank in Lucy Road on the northern kerbline from a point 19 metres east of its junction with Herbert Grove to a point 38 metres west of its junction with Seaway (southern section), the hours of operation of which to be 10.00 p.m. until 9.00 a.m.

3.  That, subject to the satisfactory outcome of the request to introduce a taxi rank in Lucy Road referred to in resolution 2 above, the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to arrange for 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. 18) Order 2017 to be confirmed with the following amendment and for the proposals to be implemented:

- The time the taxi rank shall be in operation to be reduced from 6.00 p.m. until 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. until 9.00 a.m.

4.  That, in the event that the taxi rank does not proceed following the statutory consultation, the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be authorised to arrange for 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. 18) Order 2017 to be confirmed without the introduction of the taxi rank.

Reasons for Decision

The proposals aim 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