Issue - items at meetings - Resident parking scheme consultation results

Report of the Strategic Director, Place (copy attached).

1.         That the Transport Committee approves:

(a)   That the extension of the Area J Residents Parking Scheme into the London Road Station north area be progressed to the final design and the Traffic Order advertised.

(b)   That the extension of the Area J Residents Parking Scheme into the Round Hill area be progressed to the final design and the Traffic Order advertised.

(c)    That an order should be placed for all required pay and display equipment to ensure implementation of the extension of the proposed parking schemes if agreed is undertaken as programmed. 

52.1         The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director, Place that presented the outcome of the recent consultations undertaken for proposed extensions to the Area J residents parking scheme and requested permission to advertise the relevant Traffic Regulation Orders.

52.2         Councillor Kennedy recorded her thanks to the Parking Infrastructure Manager and his team for their superb work in consulting with residents. Councillor Kennedy noted that this was now the third consultation on the matter and, whilst she appreciated the concerns of some residents and the points made by Councillor Lepper earlier in the meeting, as ward councillor for Preston Park, she could confirm there were many people in favour of the extension.

52.3         Councillor Theobald stated he agreed with the comments made by Councillor Lepper and Downs Infant School on the matter. Councillor Theobald noted his concern for the knock on effect of the proposals in surrounding areas and the continuing extension of parking zones in the city in general.

52.4         The Chair put the recommendations to the vote with the following result.

52.5         RESOLVED-

1.         That the Transport Committee approves:

(a)   That the extension of the Area J Residents Parking Scheme into the London Road Station north area be progressed to the final design and the Traffic Order advertised.

(b)   That the extension of the Area J Residents Parking Scheme into the Round Hill area be progressed to the final design and the Traffic Order advertised.

(c)    That an order should be placed for all required pay and display equipment to ensure implementation of the extension of the proposed parking schemes if agreed is undertaken as programmed. 

For: 5

Against: 3

Abstentions: 2