Decision details

The Runnymede Joint Committee agreed that:

(i)    the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions in Runnymede as described in this report and shown in detail on drawings in annexes A-F are approved, with the exception of the Staple Hill and Longcross Road recommendation in section 3.5 of the report, approval for which is to be deferred pending further discussion at Cabinet.

(ii)  the joint committee allocates funding as detailed in paragraph 5.1 of this report to proceed with the introduction of the parking amendments.

(iii)the intention of the county council to make an order under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on street parking restrictions in Runnymede as shown on the drawings in annexes A-F is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the orders are made.

(iv)if there are unresolved objections, they will be dealt with in accordance with the county council’s scheme of delegation by the parking strategy and implementation team manager, in consultation with the chairman/ vice chairman of this committee and the appropriate county councillor.

Reasons for recommendations

It is recommended that the waiting restrictions are implemented as detailed in Annexes A-F. They will make a positive impact towards:

·         Road safety

·         Access for emergency vehicles

·         Access for refuse vehicles

·         Easing traffic congestion

·         Better regulated parking

·         Better enforcement