Issue - meetings

The Report considers the objections raised to the proposed ‘No Waiting at any time’ restrictions for West Esplanade and offers an Officer Recommendation for the outcome.

Resolved:

     i.        That the proposal the proposal for ‘No Waiting at any time’ restrictions on West Esplanade as proposed be approved.

Reason: The introduction of the restrictions will remove on street parking that has been occurring at this location and help to remove the conflict of movements between vehicles and pedestrian/cyclist which will increase safety for all users at this location.

The Executive Member considered a report that examined the objections raised to the ‘No Waiting at any time’ restrictions for West Esplanade and offered an Officer recommendation for the outcome. 

The Traffic Management Team Leader presented the report and noted that the Council received two objections following the consultation. The Officer detailed the objections before explaining the current enforcement process and that loading/unloading would still be permitted on the new restrictions.

In response to questions from the Executive Member, the Officer stated that Enforcement Officers on site would look at the activity taken by business to determine whether they were loading/unloading.Moreover, the area along the path, including the car park, was owned by the Council so they could enforce the restrictions. He concluded by stating that the Council would have a discussion with the rowing club to see how they manage the area.

Resolved:

     i.        That the proposal for ‘No Waiting at any time’ restrictions on West Esplanade as proposed be approved.

Reason: The introduction of the restrictions will remove on street parking that has been occurring at this location and help to remove the conflict of movements between vehicles and pedestrian/cyclist which will increase safety for all users at this location.