Agenda item

To receive any petitions in accordance with Standing Order 14.1.  Notice should be given in writing or by email to the Community Partnership and Committee Officer at least 14 days before the meeting.  Alternatively, the petition can be submitted on-line through Surrey County Council or Woking Borough Council’s e-petitions website as long as the minimum number of signatures (30) has been reached 14 days before the meeting.

Petitions received:

a)    Parking provision in CPZ Area 2

b)    Parking in Rectory Lane, Byfleet

c)    Kings Pre-School, Byfleet

Petition 4 b – Parking in Rectory Lane, Byfleet

The Woking Joint Committee agreed that:

(i)            the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions as set out below are agreed to be advertised subject to any revisions agreed prior to advertising by the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman/Vice Chairman and Divisional Member:

a)            Double yellow lines on the southern side of Rectory Lane from Glebe Gardens to existing restrictions at the Sanway Road junction and then continue for 10 metres beyond the Lych Gate of St Mary’s Church.

b)            A single yellow line to be installed on the bend on the northern side of Rectory Lane from No: 90 to 98, operation 8:00 – 9:30am and 2:30 – 3:30pm Monday – Friday. The single yellow line will continue on the northern side from the eastern end of the existing School Keep Clear to 10metres past the dipped crossing to improve visibility and road safety.

(ii)          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 Woking as set out above is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the orders are made.

(iii)         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:

The residents concerns were investigated and given the concern about the parking, stand alone changes to the restrictions were agreed subject to any revisions agreed prior to advertising by the Area Highways Manager.

There were three petitions received:

Petition A: Parking provision in CPZ Area 2

In accordance with Standing Order 14.1 the committee received this petition which asked for extended parking provision in CPZ Area 2.  The wording of the petition and the response is annexed to these minutes.

Cllr Aziz presented the petition and explained that the shops in Walton Road attract shoppers from a wide area.  Some of the shops have a 20 minute parking restriction which is not considered long enough and others have none. Residents are allowed to park in these bays unrestricted which can limit usage by shoppers. The shops are close to Maybury Primary School and the current parking can affect children’s safety. It was also felt there was a lack of signage for the parking bays.

The response was noted.  The following points were raised in discussion:

·        There have been changes to parking in the area to try and accommodate the requirements of residents and businesses.

·        The petitioner assured Members that an extra 10 minutes would make a difference to the businesses and the shoppers as they usually visit two or more shops.

It was agreed that Cllr Aziz would be invited to the next meeting of the Parking Task Group where the petition will be discussed.

Petition B – Parking in Rectory Lane, Byfleet

In accordance with Standing Order 14.1 the committee received this petition which asked for additional parking restrictions in Rectory Lane.  The wording of the petition and the response is annexed to these minutes.

Mrs Cozens presented the report and explained that the changes are being requested to address safety issues around the school. Pedestrians have poor visibility crossing the road, and approaching cars can’t see the children.  Additional people have signed the petition taking the number of signatories to over 250 people.

The response was tabled, and the following comments were made:

·        The petitioner welcomed the response, but would like to input into the final proposals as would the local members. It was noted that the school doesn’t finish until 3.20pm so the hours of operation may need to be altered, and one area of the proposal should be double yellow lines not single.

·        Highways have been asked for visirails outside the school to help with pedestrian safety, and a crossing is on the works list for some time in the future.

·        Members queried the hours of operation as they understood the hour of operation should be consistent across the borough.

RESOLVED

The Woking Joint Committee agreed that:

(i)               the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions as set out below are agreed to be advertised subject to any revisions agreed prior to advertising by the Area Highway Manager in consultation with the Chairman/Vice Chairman and Divisional Member:

a)               Double yellow lines on the southern side of Rectory Lane from Glebe Gardens to existing restrictions at the Sanway Road junction and then continue for 10 metres beyond the Lych Gate of St Mary’s Church.

b)               A single yellow line to be installed on the bend on the northern side of Rectory Lane from No: 90 to 98, operation 8:00 – 9:30am and 2:30 – 3:30pm Monday – Friday. The single yellow line will continue on the northern side from the eastern end of the existing School Keep Clear to 10metres past the dipped crossing to improve visibility and road safety.

(ii)              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 Woking as set out above is advertised and that if no objections are maintained, the orders are made.

(iii)            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.

Petition C – Kings Pre-School, Byfleet

In accordance with Standing Order 14.1 the committee received this petition which asked for the support of the County Council to provide a new building for the pre school on the site of Byfleet Primary School.  The wording of the petition and the response is annexed to these minutes.

Mrs Aubry presented the petition and explained that the loss of premises on the school site would result in 25 two year olds not having a pre-school place, 9 staff losing their jobs and children with SEN having to adapt to a new setting. There is a high demand for pre school places in Byfleet and not everyone can afford to send their children privately. The school has been supportive and offered land. Over 1,100 people have signed the petition and there has been lots of press and radio coverage.

The response was tabled.  It was noted that the school has to provide additional school places from September 2016. This is an ongoing issue and negotiations are continuing. The aim is to keep the children in situ whilst a longer term sustainable solution is found.

The petitioners and local members would be kept updated.