Issue - meetings

The purpose of this report is to update the Cabinet Member on the trial parking arrangements in the Badger Hill area. These were introduced at the start of the year to alleviate parking problems associated with ongoing development at the University of York’s Heslington East Campus.

RESOLVED:                That the Cabinet Member agreed the following proposals to enhance the current trial:

a.   Additional junction protection markings at Field Lane’s junction with Sussex Road (no waiting at anytime restrictions).

b.   Extend the areas covered by the Residents Parking Scheme to include the cul-de-sacs of Hesketh Bank, Foxthorn Paddock, Pinewood Hill and Badger Wood Walk.

c.   Amend the through route of Deramore Drive, currently covered by a controlled zone, to be included within the zonal respark scheme.

d.   Extend the areas covered by the Residents Parking Zone to include the two through-routes; 140 metres of Deramore Drive and 100 metres of Yarburgh Way.

e.   Confirm the operational times of the Residents Parking Scheme and Controlled Parking Zone trials as 8.00am until 6.00pm for the continuation of the trial.

f.     Authorise Officers to enter into detailed discussions with the University of York aimed at developing a wider parking strategy that can be applied across the areas previously identified as part of the Planning Inspectors considerations.

REASON:                     To address parking issues that will arise from the planned development of the East Heslington Campus.

The Cabinet Member considered a report which provided an update on the trial parking arrangements in the Badger Hill area. These were introduced at the start of the year to alleviate parking problems associated with ongoing development at the University of York’s Heslington East Campus. The report also addressed concerns raised by residents as highlighted in two petitions recently received.

The Cabinet Member noted the report, in particular the outcome of the recent trial and consultation and approved the officers recommendations.

RESOLVED:               

That the Cabinet Member agreed the following proposals to enhance the current trial:

i.     Additional junction protection markings at Field Lane’s junction with Sussex Road (no waiting at anytime restrictions).

ii.    Extend the areas covered by the Residents Parking Scheme to include the cul-de-sacs of Hesketh Bank, Foxthorn Paddock, Pinewood Hill and Badger Wood Walk.

iii.   Amend the through route of Deramore Drive, currently covered by a controlled zone, to be included within the zonal respark scheme.

iv.  Extend the areas covered by the Residents Parking Zone to include the two through-routes; 140 metres of Deramore Drive and 100 metres of Yarburgh Way.

v.   Confirm the operational times of the Residents Parking Scheme and Controlled Parking Zone trials as 8.00am until 6.00pm for the continuation of the trial.

vi.  Authorise Officers to enter into detailed discussions with the University of York aimed at developing a wider parking strategy that can be applied across the areas previously identified as part of the Planning Inspectors considerations.

REASON:  To address parking issues that will arise from the planned development of the East Heslington Campus.