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 order for the introduction of waiting restrictions in the form of junction protections at the sites listed in Appendix 1 of the submitted report.

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.

With reference to the proposals in Thorpe Hall Avenue, the Cabinet Committee noted the request to extend the restrictions to the entrance of the car park to the flats.

With reference to the proposed waiting restrictions at the junction of Hudson Road with Pinewood Avenue, the Cabinet Committee felt that the restrictions could be reduced 10 metres.

Resolved:-

That, subject to the reduction of the waiting restrictions in Hudson Road and Pinewood Avenue to 10 metres, 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 2020.

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