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.

Whilst noting the officer’s recommendation not to proceed with the proposed waiting restrictions in Thorpe Hall Avenue, the Cabinet Committee concurred with the Traffic Regulations Working Party that the restrictions should be implemented as advertised on the grounds of highway safety and visibility.

Resolved:

1. That, subject to the exclusion of the following items, 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 2020 be confirmed as advertised:

(i) 161 - Gunners Road – West side from a point opposite the northern boundary of No. 27 Gunners Road south-westwards for a distance of 66m

(ii) 171 – Clifton Drive – Both sides from its junction with Seaforth Road westwards for approx. 12m and from its junction with Manor Road eastwards for approx. 12m

(iii) The proposed revocations in respect of Clifton Drive

2.  That the whole length of Gunners Road be considered as part of a parking strategy for the road, the details of which to be submitted to the next meeting of the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee.

3.   That subject to the exclusion of the following items, 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. 3) Order 2020 be confirmed as advertised:

(i) 309 – High Street Shoeburyness – East side outside Nos 72-74 High Street Shoeburyness; and

(ii)  315 – Eastwood Road – East side from its junction with Belfairs Drive southwards for 22m and from its junction with Belfairs Drive northwards for 20m.

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