Agenda item

To decide on implementation of recommendations following the advertisement of proposed adjustments to on-street parking restrictions in Waverley.

Resolved that:

(i)         The proposals and recommendations in Annex A of the report as amended following statutory consultation in some cases, are agreed, in addition to the two Traffic Regulation Order amendments detailed in paragraph 3.8. Implementation of the scheme agreed for College Gardens, Farnham will be deferred pending the resolution of outstanding concerns relating to current parking arrangements in the vicinity.

(ii)        That if necessary the Parking Team Manager, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and local Member, make minor adjustments to the proposals following the meeting.

(iii)       That the County Council make an Order under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on-street parking restrictions as shown in Annex B of the report and as amended by Annex A (and as subsequently modified by (ii)), along with the two Traffic Regulation Order amendments detailed in paragraph 3.8.

Reason

The measures agreed will make a positive contribution towards:

·         Road safety

·         Access for emergency vehicles

·         Access for refuse vehicles

·         Easing traffic congestion

·         Better regulated parking

·         Better enforcement

·         Better compliance

Discussion took place on the following locations:

Farnham Central: College Gardens

A resident of Potters Gate informed the committee that the proposed arrangements would cause some difficulties for a number of residents in view of the permits issued in the past by Waverley Borough Council.  It was recognised that these permits had been issued in error and that some complexities remained to be resolved.  It was agreed to approve the scheme but defer implementation until further consultation with all relevant parties had taken place and the outstanding concerns resolved.

Farnham South: Stream Farm Close

Mr S Phillips informed the committee of the residents’ support for the proposed scheme.

Resolved that:

(i)         The proposals and recommendations in Annex A of the report as amended following statutory consultation in some cases, are agreed, in addition to the two Traffic Regulation Order amendments detailed in paragraph 3.8. Implementation of the scheme agreed for College Gardens, Farnham will be deferred pending the resolution of outstanding concerns relating to current parking arrangements in the vicinity.

(ii)        That if necessary the Parking Team Manager, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and local Member, make minor adjustments to the proposals following the meeting.

(iii)       That the County Council make an Order under the relevant parts of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to impose the waiting and on-street parking restrictions as shown in Annex B of the report and as amended by Annex A (and as subsequently modified by (ii)), along with the two Traffic Regulation Order amendments detailed in paragraph 3.8.

Reason

The measures agreed will make a positive contribution towards:

·         Road safety

·         Access for emergency vehicles

·         Access for refuse vehicles

·         Easing traffic congestion

·         Better regulated parking

·         Better enforcement

·         Better compliance

[Mrs N Barton and Mr D Round left the meeting during this item.]