Agenda item

The Director of Development Services submitted a report on his investigation into a petition containing 25 signatures which was  reported to the Cabinet Highways Committee at its meeting held in March 2012, requesting waiting restrictions around driveways and junctions on Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft.

7.1

DECISION TAKEN

RESOLVED: That (a) the petitioners be thanked for bringing their concerns to the attention of the City Council;

(b) the scheme for waiting restrictions around the junction of Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft, be approved and that authority be given for the restrictions to be advertised, as detailed in the report of the Director of Development Services and shown on the plan now exhibited; and

(c) authority be given for a Traffic Regulation Order to be advertised in respect of the school keep clear markings around the entrance to Hallam Primary School on Hallam Grange Crescent.

7.2

REASONS FOR THE DECISION

The provision of waiting restrictions around the junction between Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft would improve safety for pupils on their school journey.

The introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on the school keep clear markings on Hallam Grange Crescent around the entrance to Hallam Primary School would keep them clear of any displaced vehicles resulting from the provision of waiting restrictions around the junction between Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft.

7.3

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND REJECTED

The introduction of a one-way system on Hallam Grange Crescent has been raised before.  This would lead to increased driver speeds past the school entrance and would not be recommended.

There may be a case to do nothing and the situation would remain as it is.  However, the benefits and relatively modest costs associated with the request for waiting restrictions make it a viable solution for consideration as a small highway scheme.

7.4

ANY INTERESTS DECLARED OR  DISPESATION GRANTED

None.

7.5

REASON FOR EXEMPTION IF PUBLIC/PRESS EXCLUDED DURING CONSIDERATION

Not applicable.

7.6

RESPECTIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place Portfolio.

(NOTE: The relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee to consider a call-in of the decision would be, in this instance, the Economic and Environmental Wellbeing Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee.)

7.1

The Director of Development Services submitted a report on his investigation into a petition containing 25 signatures which was  reported to the Cabinet Highways Committee at its meeting held in March 2012, requesting waiting restrictions around driveways and junctions on Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft.

7.2

Public Questions

7.2.1

Vehicles and Dropped Kerbs

In response to questions in respect of the use of vehicles for the school run and dropped kerbs, it was acknowledged that, whilst some parents who lived furthest from the school would need to use their cars, the needs of residents to access their properties was also necessary and that the proposed scheme aimed to get the balance right in respect of this matter.  It was also stated that, to ensure value for money, dropped kerbs would not be included in the proposed scheme.

7.2.2

Island Waiting Restrictions and Scheme Implementation

It was acknowledged that the double yellow lines around the island at the junction of Hallam Grange Crescent and Croft would, if necessary, be renewed and that the scheme should be implemented at the earliest opportunity.

7.3

DECISION TAKEN

RESOLVED: That (a) the petitioners be thanked for bringing their concerns to the attention of the City Council;

(b) the scheme for waiting restrictions around the junction of Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft, be approved and that authority be given for the restrictions to be advertised, as detailed in the report of the Director of Development Services and shown on the plan now exhibited; and

(c) authority be given for a Traffic Regulation Order to be advertised in respect of the school keep clear markings around the entrance to Hallam Primary School on Hallam Grange Crescent.

7.4

REASONS FOR THE DECISION

The provision of waiting restrictions around the junction between Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft would improve safety for pupils on their school journey.

The introduction of a Traffic Regulation Order on the school keep clear markings on Hallam Grange Crescent around the entrance to Hallam Primary School would keep them clear of any displaced vehicles resulting from the provision of waiting restrictions around the junction between Hallam Grange Crescent and Hallam Grange Croft.

7.5

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AND REJECTED

The introduction of a one-way system on Hallam Grange Crescent has been raised before.  This would lead to increased driver speeds past the school entrance and would not be recommended.

There may be a case to do nothing and the situation would remain as it is.  However, the benefits and relatively modest costs associated with the request for waiting restrictions make it a viable solution for consideration as a small highway scheme.

7.6

ANY INTERESTS DECLARED OR  DISPENSATION GRANTED

None.