Issue - meetings

This report summarises the responses to recent consultation on a proposed cycle lane scheme on Holgate Road, which includes the creation of new residents’ only and community parking bays. The report seeks approval of a preferred layout and to advertise the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).

Resolved:           That the Executive Member approves:

(a)     The progression of the scheme proposed in Annex F, with the exception of the parking bays fronting150 and 154 Holgate Road to allow Officers to undertake further discussions with the business owners/occupiers regarding the proposals and report back to a future Decision Session. 

(b)     The advertisement of the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders and implementation of the scheme if no substantive objections are received.

Reason:                To enhance road safety for cyclists by providing more continuity of the cycle lanes on Holgate Road, whilst maintaining good parking provision for local residents.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

The Executive Member considered a report which summarised the responses to a recent consultation on a proposed cycle lane scheme on Holgate Road. The report also sought approval of a preferred layout and to advertise the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s).

Officers updated the Executive Member on receipt of the following additional comments and representations:

·        Cllr D’Agorne comments as raised earlier in the meeting

·        Support received from the Ward Members, Cllrs Cannon, Crisp and Derbyshire to support the increased take up of cycling and more sustainable forms of transport in the city and concerns at parking displacement, together with representations regarding businesses on Holgate Road

·        Owner of Haze Hair, Holgate Road raising concerns regarding the parking restrictions and affect on the business

The Executive Member acknowledged the additional points raised, since publication of the agenda, and confirmed that he was aware of the safety issues. In particular he highlighted the concerns regarding parking in front of the York Bridge Centre and the hairdressers and confirmed his agreement to the overall scheme subject to further consultation with the businesses concerned.

Officers confirmed that they would engage with the business owners and report back. Officers also clarified that Holgate Bridge was outside the scheme area, however Cllr D’Agorne’s points would be noted together with the request for a 90 minute parking restriction in the community parking bays.

Resolved:           That the Executive Member approves:

(a)     The progression of the scheme proposed in Annex F, with the exception of the parking bays fronting150 and 154 Holgate Road to allow Officers to undertake further discussions with the business owners/occupiers regarding the proposals and report back to a future Decision Session. 

(b)     The advertisement of the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders and implementation of the scheme if no substantive objections are received.

Reason:                To enhance road safety for cyclists by providing more continuity of the cycle lanes on Holgate Road, whilst maintaining good parking provision for local residents.