The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that presented the representations that had been received in response to the statutory consultation for a traffic regulation order, the effect of which would, amongst other things, revoke the existing provisions for parking on opposite sides of the road on alternate months in Albion Road and Osborne Road, Westcliff-on-Sea.

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

Resolved:-

1.  That the proposed revocation of the existing provisions for parking on opposite sides of the road on alternate months in Albion Road not be progressed.

2.  That, subject to the exclusion of the proposals regarding Albion Road detailed in resolution 1 above, 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 2019 be confirmed as advertised.

3.  That the changes to the restrictions on vehicular movements around the travel centre, Southend-on-Sea in Church Road (between Chancellor Road and Heygate Avenue), Heygate Avenue (between Chichester Road and Church Road) and Chichester Road between (Heygate Avenue and York Road), to allow all vehicles to proceed in both directions be supported.

Reason 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

To confirm the order as advertised – this could result in road safety and access issues.

Note: This is an Executive function

Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley