Agenda item

At this point in the meeting members of the public who have registered their wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda or an issue within the Panel’s remit can do so. Anyone who wishes to register or requires further information is requested to contact the Democracy Officer on the contact details listed at the foot of this agenda. The deadline for registering is Friday 8 December 2006 at 10am.

It was reported that there had been 20 registrations to speak at the meeting under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme, and 3 Members spoke as Ward Councillors.

The following people spoke in relation to Agenda Item 18, Objections to the Annual Review of Traffic Regulation Orders:

5. Main Street, Heslington

Niall McTurk spoke broadly in favour of the parking restrictions in the area. He raised issues regarding safety, the number of minor accidents and the damage to verges due to narrow roads and parking.  

Tony Loffill spoke in support of the original proposals, stating that residents have car parking space and that the waiting restrictions should be extended. He stated that the fact that the area is within a conservation area should be considered.

Mr McClean spoke in objection to the proposals, stating that they would increase the on-street parking problems, and that he supported a residents parking scheme.

Cllr Jamieson-Ball spoke as a Ward Councillor presenting local residents concerns regarding safety issues, stating that the initial proposals to restrict Main Street would address the parking concerns. A compromise solution would suit the majority with the minority being against any parking restrictions.

9. Greencliffe Drive

Mr Goodey spoke in objection to the proposals, regarding access issues, and stating that the majority of residents were in objection to the proposals and the responses.

1. Barley Rise, Strensall

Mrs Ward spoke in objection to the proposals, stating that there were no cars parked during the day and that shoppers were getting priority over residents. She stated that the proposals would increase speeding and devalue properties.

Keith Marquis, the Vice Chair from Strensall & Towthorpe Parish Council, spoke in objection to the proposals, stating that the restrictions would affect both residents and shoppers and would increase traffic levels.

Cllr Cuthbertson spoke as a Ward Councillor stating that the proposals were not a good solution, would inconvenience residents, would increase the speed of traffic, and that the proposals should be withdrawn.

14. Marlborough Grove

Steven Hayman spoke in objection to the proposals, as an owner of a business in the area, concerned that the proposals would affect his business. He stated that the parking is used by customers and parents for St Georges Primary School. The issue regarding lorries was irrelevant as the nearby building work had now been completed.

7. Osbaldwick Lane

Jacqueline Bottomley spoke in objection to the proposals as the owner of a business in the area. She stated that there had been no accidents in the area and that the buses were the cause of the congestion. She stated that the church had not been consulted on the proposals, and there were approximately 10 functions in the church each week where parking was needed.

Cllr Kettlestring spoke in objection to the proposals on behalf of Osbaldwick Parish Council. He stated that the proposals would affect local residents and shops, as there would not be sufficient parking nearby, and requested that the council’s traffic engineers meet the Parish Council.

8. Malton Road

Mr Miles spoke in objection to the proposals, regarding the Malton Road / Jockey Lane area, raising issues regarding safety and accidents, obstructions and damage to verges.

18. St Pauls Square

Mr Smith spoke on behalf of the St Pauls Square Residents Association, and stated that the revised proposals were acceptable.

6. Melrosegate

Mr Mansfield spoke on behalf of Holy Trinity Church in objection to the yellow lines outside the church hall. He stated that parking was required outside the church to attend events at the church.

12. Scarcroft Road

Lance Andrews spoke on behalf of St Clements Church. He stated that the proposals would affect church users to attend church services and other events. He said that the church are having a car park built but space would still be needed at the front of the church.      

Cllr Moore spoke in relation to Agenda Item 20, Skelton Speed Management Scheme. He distributed photographs of two areas with 40 mph speed limits and no road engineering. He supported a 40 mph zone on specific parts of the road, raising issues regarding the accident record.

The following representations were received in connection with Agenda Item 24, Public Rights of Way – Outstanding Objection to Public Path Extinguishment Order Public Footpath Osbaldwick No 6:

Mr Warters spoke regarding the loss of public amenity, and referred to procedural irregularities as he stated that the consultation had not been carried out in the correct manner. He stated that if this was approved it would create a precedent.

Gavin Winter, agent for the applicant, spoke in support of the application, stating that the footpath is no longer used by the public.

Brian Mellors spoke on behalf of Bishopthorpe Parish Council in relation to Agenda Item 21, Six Monthly Review of Speeding Issues. He spoke of the issues of speeding in the village, of the lack of enforcement and the lack of information in the report.

The following representations were received in connection with Agenda Item 22, Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Island on A19 Main Street Fulford near Fordlands Road :

Denise Craghill spoke on behalf of York Green Party in support of the application. She stated that she supported Option 1 of the report, and that the refuge was an urgent and well overdue need, and was needed irrespective of the Germany Beck development.

Cllr Aspden spoke as Ward Councillor in support of the refuge, stating that it was in a good location, and there is local support and demand for the refuge.

Denise Craghill spoke on behalf of York Green Party in relation to Agenda Item 23, Petition Seeking Better Bus Service for Fordlands Road Fulford. She stated that she supported option 2 of the report.

David Nunns spoke in relation to Agenda Item 25, Public Rights of Way – Network Development Proposed Development of the Public Path Network using Legal Orders. He spoke in objection to the proposals, regarding budget and staffing issues, and made specific comments on Proposal 1 and Proposal 3 as to why they were unsatisfactory.