Decision details

4.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report providing an update on investigations subsequent to the decision of 12^th June 2014 regarding a petition received considering the proposed pay and display parking scheme on Ecclesall Road at Banner Cross district centre, and seeking a decision on the petition and the scheme.

4.2

RESOLVED: That a decision on the scheme be deferred pending further work investigating journey patterns in the area and the impact on local trade and a further report be submitted to a future Session in the new financial year.

4.3

Reasons for Decision

4.3.1

There was a difficult balance in the area of the needs of traders for customers to park outside their shops and local residents who wished to park their cars outside their house. Further work needed to be undertaken to assess both sides needs and the impact on local trade and parking in the area before a decision could be taken.

4.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

4.4.1

To approve the recommendation not to implement a scheme in the area. Local traders had emphasised the importance of a scheme being introduced to ensure a vibrant, thriving shopping area in Banner Cross. Further work needed to be undertaken to assess their needs as well as the wish of local residents to park their cars near their houses.

4.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

4.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

4.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

4.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing