Agenda item

[David Curl/Peter Wells]

(Approximate starting time – 8.15pm)

To agree proposed changes to on street parking restrictions following the Woking Parking Review.

The Local Committee agreed to:

i)          the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions in Woking as described in this report and shown in detail on drawings in annex A as amended below are agreed.

1.    Woking South West – all proposals in paragraph 3.1 are all deleted.

2.    The Byfleets – all proposals progressed with the exception of the formalisation of the disabled bays alongside 1 Brantwood Gardens and 14 Brantwood Gardens

3.    Woking North – Agreed as in report with the decision on whether to include additional parking outside Khan’s General Store delegated to the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager in consultation with the Chairman/Vice Chairman of the Local Committee and the Divisional Member.

ii)         the local 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 Woking as shown on the drawings in annex A (as amended) 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.

Reason:

It is recommended that the waiting restrictions are implemented as detailed in Annex A.  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

The amendments to Annex 1 outlined above were made in accordance with the wishes of the relevant divisional members.

David Curl introduced the report which set out proposed changes to on street parking restrictions.  The aim would be to get new markings on the ground by March 2014, but it may take a bit longer. The costs this year would be met by the Parking Team, but in future the Local Committee may be asked for a contribution depending on the costs involved. The Chairman invited comments by division. 

Member discussion:

Woking South West

Mrs Kemeny raised concerns regarding the proposals put forward for her division, particularly around Connaught Crescent, Heath Drive and the Post Office. Officers confirmed that Brookwood CPZ operates for one hour between 1pm and 2pm Monday to Friday, and outside these times the single yellow lines can be parked on. As Mrs Kemeny had not had an opportunity to fully understand the impact of the proposals on the residents in the borough, she requested that they were not approved at this time.

The Byfleets

Mr Wilson was happy with the proposals with the exception of the disabled bays outside 1 Brantwood Gardens and 14 Brantwood Drive, which he asked to be withdrawn from the plans.

Goldsworth East and Horsell Village

Mr Kemp and Cllr Cross were happy with the proposals and requested that the Morton Road scheme be implemented as soon as possible due to the local safety concerns around the school.

Woking South

Will Forster asked how changing the hours of disabled bays in the town centre would affect churn.  It was noted that officers have had several meetings with disability groups and compromised with most parking bays being 3 hours, with some all day.

A request was made for a drop off/pick up area opposite the Travel Lodge and station to be included in the next parking review in Woking.

Woking North

Mr Carasco was happy with the proposals but requested additional parking outside Khan’s Store which had previously been circulated to the Parking Team.  It was noted that if this was to be added, the decision would need to be taken by the Parking and Implementation Team Manager in consultation with the Chairman/Vice Chairman and Divisional Member.

Cllr Ali requested that in the next parking review the restrictions on College Road need to be extended further because of the petrol station.

The Chairman requested that future parking reviews go through the Parking Task Group before committee, and Cllr Kingsbury requested that the Parking group meet every quarter.

RESOLVED

The Local Committee agreed to:

i)          the proposed amendments to on-street parking restrictions in Woking as described in this report and shown in detail on drawings in annex A as amended below are agreed.

1.    Woking South West – all proposals in paragraph 3.1 are all deleted.

2.    The Byfleets – all proposals progressed with the exception of the formalisation of the disabled bays alongside 1 Brantwood Gardens and 14 Brantwood Gardens

3.    Woking North – Agreed as in report with the decision on whether to include additional parking outside Khan’s General Store delegated to the Parking Strategy and Implementation Team Manager in consultation with the Chairman/Vice Chairman of the Local Committee and the Divisional Member.

ii)         the local 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 Woking as shown on the drawings in annex A (as amended) 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.