The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) that presented the representations that had been received in response to the statutory consultation for a traffic regulation orders in respect of the following:

(i)  the introduction of traffic calming features, a raised pedestrian crossing and the amendment of an existing crossing to feature a raised table in Hadleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea; and

(ii)  the introduction of waiting and loading restrictions, including a built out kerbline, in Ness Road, Shoeburyness .

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.

The Cabinet Committee noted that whilst one objection had been received following statutory advertisement, this was in relation to the proposed introduction of limited waiting bays in Ness Road and not in respect of the proposed introduction of the prohibition of waiting, including for the purposes of loading and unloading.

Resolved:-

1.  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. 11) Order 2019 be confirmed as advertised.

2.  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. 10) Order 2019 be confirmed as advertised.

3.  That the Executive Councillor (Neighbourhoods & Environment) be authorised to undertake the statutory consultation and prepare the requisite traffic regulation order for the introduction of “no waiting at any time” restrictions on the southern kerbline of Maya Close, Shoeburyness and, subject to there being no objections following statutory advertisement to arrange for the order to be confirmed and the proposals implemented.

Reason for Decision

As set out in the submitted report

Other Options

As set out in the submitted report

Note: This is an Executive function

Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley