The Committee considered the report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and the Environment) that sought approval of the commencement of consultation and implementation of the relevant traffic regulation orders in respect of the junction at Blatches Chase with Whitehouse Road.  This would be included in the junction protection project schemes across the City.  This matter had been referred to the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee for determination as it crosses the boundary the two wards of Eastwood Park ward and St Laurence.

In response to questions and having regard to the comments of the Traffic Regulations Working Party, the Head of Traffic Management and Highways Network undertook to investigate the possibility of extending the restrictions further eastwards along Whitehouse Road to include the traffic island/refuge and inform Councillors of the Working Party of the outcome.

Resolved:-

1. That the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods & Environment) or Head of Traffic Management and Highways Network be authorised to undertake the statutory consultation and prepare the requisite traffic regulation order(s) for the introduction of the waiting restrictions for the proposed junction protection measures set out in the submitted report and, subject to there being no objections following statutory advertisement to confirm the appropriate traffic regulation order and implement the restrictions.

2. That, in the event any objections are received in response to the statutory consultation, the matter be referred to the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee for determination.

Reasons for decision

As set out in the submitted report

Other options

Do nothing – Road safety could be compromised

Note: This is an Executive function

Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Councillor Wakefield