Decision details

The Local Committee (Epsom & Ewell) agreed:

(i)     That the changes to parking restrictions and controls described in annex 1 of the report should be introduced; and to include additional restrictions in Stoneleigh Park Rd, Amberley Gardens and Cunliffe Road subject to further discussions with the divisional member.

(ii)    That the committee contribute £13,000.00 funding towards the introduction of the proposals in Annex 1 of the report from the 2019/2020 parking surplus.

(iii)   That the County Council’s intention to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation act 1984 be advertised and, if no objections are maintained, the order be made;

(iv)   That if objections are received, the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager tries to resolve them.

(v)    If there are unresolved objections, in accordance with the County Council’s scheme of delegation, the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager, in consultation with the Chairman/Vice Chairman of this committee and the county councillor for the division, decides whether or not they should be acceded to and therefore whether or not the order should be made, with or without modifications.

Reasons for decision

The waiting restrictions in this report will help to:

·         Improve road safety

·         Increase access for emergency vehicles

·         improve access to shops, facilities and businesses

·         Increase access for refuse vehicles, buses and service vehicles

·         Reduce traffic congestion

·         Better regulate parking