Minute 49 (Agenda Item No. 6 refers)

Called-in by Councillors Cox and Davidson

The Committee considered Minute 49 of Cabinet Committee held on Monday, 10^th June, 2021, which had been called-in to scrutiny, together with the report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) regarding a covenant (“the Covenant” as detailed at paragraph 3.1 of the submitted report) in relation to parking restrictions in Thorpe Bay Gardens.  The report also set out options for the way forward in relation to this matter.

Resolved:-

1. That the following decision of Cabinet Committee be noted:

“1. That the Council, acting in its capacity as Highway Authority, commence the statutory consultation for the revocation of the existing seasonal restrictions in Thorpe Bay Gardens from its junction with St Augustine’s Avenue to its eastern extremity and the introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions daily between the hours of 8.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m.

2. That, any unresolved objections to the statutory consultation, be referred to the Traffic Regulations Working Party for consideration.

3. That the situation in Thorpe Bay Gardens be monitored and kept under review and that a report be submitted to the meeting of the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee within one year.”

Note: This is an Executive function

Cabinet Member: Councillor Woodley

Report of Executive Director (Neighbourhoods & Environment) to follow

The Working Party considered the report of the Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) regarding a covenant (“the Covenant”) that affected Council-owned land, that had been bought to the attention of the service, in relation to parking restrictions in Thorpe Bay Gardens.

Resolved:

That the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Traffic Regulations Working Party and Cabinet Committee to enable clarification of the legal implications of the covenant to be obtained.