Minute 37 (Item 4 refers)

The Committee considered Minute 37 of Cabinet Committee held on 16th June 2016, which had been referred direct by Cabinet Committee, together with a report of the Corporate Director for Place that appraised Members of the representations that had been received in response to the statutory consultation for proposed Traffic Regulation Orders in respect of various proposals within the Borough.

Resolved:

That the following decisions of Cabinet Committee be noted:

“1.  That no further action be taken and that the Traffic Regulation Orders not be confirmed in respect of the following:

·                The introduction of no waiting junction protection 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Mondays to Fridays in Marcus Avenue;

·                The introduction of no waiting junction protection at any time for 10m from Johnstone Road southwards; and

·                The introduction of no waiting at any time in Burgess Terrace from March to October from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on the west side between Burgess Terrace and Thorpe Esplanade.

2.  That the Corporate Director for Place be authorised to confirm the traffic regulation order as advertised for the introduction of no waiting in St James Avenue from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Monday’s to Fridays and to arrange for the proposals to be implemented.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Executive Councillor: Councillor Cox

Report of Corporate Director for Place No. 16/041

The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director for Place that appraised Members of the representations that had been received in response to the statutory consultation for proposed Traffic Regulation Orders in respect of various proposals within the Borough.

The report also sought the Cabinet Committee's approval on the way forward, after having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Party the Traffic & Parking Working Party following consideration of all the representations that had been received in writing and at the meeting.

Resolved:

1.  That no further action be taken and that the Traffic Regulation Orders not be confirmed in respect of the following:

·         The introduction of no waiting junction protection 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Mondays to Fridays in Marcus Avenue;

·         The introduction of no waiting junction protection at any time for 10m from Johnstone Road southwards; and

·         The introduction of no waiting at any time in Burgess Terrace from March to October from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on the west side between Burgess Terrace and Thorpe Esplanade.

2.  That the Corporate Director for Place be authorised to confirm the traffic regulation order as advertised for the introduction of no waiting in St James Avenue from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Monday’s to Fridays and to arrange for the proposals to be implemented.

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 Option

Do nothing - highway safety could be compromised and congestion could increase.

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to Place Scrutiny Committee:

Executive Councillor: Councillor Cox