The Committee considered Minute 253 of Cabinet Committee held on 19th September 2016, which had been called-in for scrutiny, together with the report of the Corporate Director for Place which appraised Members of the receipt of a petition signed by 320 residents of the roads north of Southend East Railway Station requesting parking controls to deter all day parking by commuters.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet Committee be noted:

“1.  That the petition be noted and the residents be thanked for taking the time to compile the petition.

2.  That, in accordance with the agreed policy regarding parking management schemes, Ward Councillors be requested to undertake an informal consultation with residents of the wider area affected, including the area south of the railway, the results of which shall be reported back to the Traffic & Parking Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Executive Councillor: Cox

The Cabinet Committee received a report of the Corporate Director for Place which appraised Members of the receipt of a petition signed by 320 residents of the roads north of Southend East Railway Station requesting parking controls to deter all day parking by commuters.  Having considered the views of the Traffic & Parking Working Party it was:

Resolved:

1.  That the petition be noted and the residents be thanked for taking the time to compile the petition.

2.  That, in accordance with the agreed policy regarding parking management schemes, Ward Councillors be requested to undertake an informal consultation with residents of the wider area affected, including the area south of the railway, the results of which shall be reported back to the Traffic & Parking Working Party and Cabinet Committee for consideration.

Reason for Decision

To manage parking increase parking provision.

Other Options

Take no further action. The Council is required to consider petitions related to parking controls and success from other permit parking style controls demonstrates that we can improve the parking situation for residents by introducing controls.

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Called-in to Place Scrutiny Committee:

Executive Councillor: Councillor Cox