Agenda item

7.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the receipt of representations made by residents/businesses in response to the introduction of parking restrictions in streets adjacent to the Northern General Hospital as advertised in two Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s). The report also set out the Council’s response and recommendations.

7.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the Traffic Regulation Order be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

(b)

those who made representations be informed accordingly; and

(c)

the proposed parking restrictions be introduced.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

The introduction of localised parking restrictions in streets adjacent to the Northern General Hospital will help minimise the impact of long stay parking in the area, providing further opportunities to park for local residents and businesses.

7.3.2

Following the decision at the July 2010 meeting of the Cabinet Highways Committee not to progress permit type restrictions, after significant objections were received, the scheme which has now been developed was considered important to be able to manage parking practices in the area.

7.3.3

Officers had worked with residents/businesses of the area through two TRO consultations in 2013 and an open day event held at the local community centre to develop the final scheme proposals.

7.3.4

Having considered the initial objections in the first TRO consultation and made adjustments in line with residents suggestions, it was considered that the reasons set out in the report for making the Traffic Regulation Order outweighed any unresolved objections.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

Officers had adjusted the proposals in response to suggestions from residents and businesses. Alternatives had therefore been discussed and investigated through two consultations.

7.4.2

Many residents had indicated that they would support the introduction of a ‘Permit Parking Scheme, however a decision was made at the July 2010 meeting of the Cabinet Highways Committee not to progress permit type restrictions after significant objections were received.

7.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

7.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

7.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

7.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

7.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the receipt of representations made by residents/businesses in response to the introduction of parking restrictions in streets adjacent to the Northern General Hospital as advertised in two Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s). The report also set out the Council’s response and recommendations.

7.2

RESOLVED: That:-

(a)

the Traffic Regulation Order be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

(b)

those who made representations be informed accordingly; and

(c)

the proposed parking restrictions be introduced.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

The introduction of localised parking restrictions in streets adjacent to the Northern General Hospital will help minimise the impact of long stay parking in the area, providing further opportunities to park for local residents and businesses.

7.3.2

Following the decision at the July 2010 meeting of the Cabinet Highways Committee not to progress permit type restrictions, after significant objections were received, the scheme which has now been developed was considered important to be able to manage parking practices in the area.

7.3.3

Officers had worked with residents/businesses of the area through two TRO consultations in 2013 and an open day event held at the local community centre to develop the final scheme proposals.

7.3.4

Having considered the initial objections in the first TRO consultation and made adjustments in line with residents suggestions, it was considered that the reasons set out in the report for making the Traffic Regulation Order outweighed any unresolved objections.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

Officers had adjusted the proposals in response to suggestions from residents and businesses. Alternatives had therefore been discussed and investigated through two consultations.

7.4.2

Many residents had indicated that they would support the introduction of a ‘Permit Parking Scheme, however a decision was made at the July 2010 meeting of the Cabinet Highways Committee not to progress permit type restrictions after significant objections were received.