Issue - meetings

To approve a statutory consultation process for the installation of free parking meters at Croydon Road, Caterham near the Square.

(Report attached)

The Local Committee (Tandridge) AGREED:

(i)            The Council advertises its intention to amend traffic orders allowing the   installation of free parking meters for 1 hour time limit with no return within 3 hours in Croydon Road and Godstone Road in the vicinity of The Square, Caterham Valley, and that if no objections are maintained, the order is made.

(ii)           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.

(iii)          Funding for the project will be made in full by Caterham BID and Tandridge District Council until April 2023.  Arrangements after that time will be made by the Tandridge Local Committee or equivalent body.

Declarations of Interest: None

Petitions, Public questions, Statements: None

Officer in attendance: David Curl, Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager

The Officer introduced the report.

After a discussion with the Caterham BID Manager, it was asked if the Committee would agree to change the no return period in the parking bays in question from 1 hour to 3 hours to allow for more churn.

Members Discussion- Key Points

The following points were raised:

1.    The Divisional Member was extremely pleased with this report and thanked Officers and the Caterham BID Manager for all her hard work to move this forward.  He was pleased to see that free parking would remain in Caterham Valley and this would make a difference to local businesses.

2.    David Lee proposed an amendment to the recommendation to change ‘no return’ from 1 hour to 3 hours.  This was seconded by Chris Botten.

3.    It was asked when the meters would be installed, and would Sevenoaks District Council be carrying out the enforcement?

The Officer advised that the 28 day statutory notice period for a change to a Traffic Regulation Order would start in January and would go into February. The Officer does not believe there would be any substantive objections, it is anticipated that the meters would be installed for March/April time.

With regards to enforcement, the SCC Cabinet Member has agreed to give an agency agreement to Tandridge District Council who will subcontract to Sevenoaks District Council for one year.  This will allow time for a full procurement process to take place. This is being finalised at the moment and the new contract will start in April 2020.

The Caterham BID Manager, thanked the Committee as this will make a difference for residents.

4.    Members raised concerns regarding the current enforcement provider, and the level of service that residents will receive until the end of the financial year.   It was also requested that Members see the accounts and KPI’s for the last two financial years from Reigate and Banstead.

The Officer advised that the SCC Cabinet Member would be speaking to the Leader of Reigate and Banstead and the Chief Executive to ask for a commitment from them to fulfil their contract until the end of March.   The Officer will also ensure the KPI data is provided to Members.

Resolution

The Local Committee (Tandridge) AGREED:

(i)            The Council advertises its intention to amend traffic orders allowing the   installation of free parking meters for 1 hour time limit with no return within 3 hours in Croydon Road and Godstone Road in the vicinity of The Square, Caterham Valley, and that if no objections are maintained, the order is made.

(ii)           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.

(iii)          Funding for the project will be made in full by Caterham BID  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47