Agenda item

This report seeks approval to advertise the amendments to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) required to introduce the restrictions detailed in Annexes A to S. In addition, if there are no objections raised with regard to the above proposals, approval is also requested to implement the amendments to the Traffic Regulation Order.

Resolved:                     (i) That the recommended approach for each request, as identified in Annexes A to S, be approved, with the exception of:

o   F6 (Danesmead/Broadway West), where, in addition,  authority be given to the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways & Environment) to provide a suitable additional length of yellow lines in relation to the corner of the estate entrance;

o   I1 (Kennedy Drive), to provide double yellow lines up to the end of driveways Nos 1 and 2;

o   J5 (Dodsworth Avenue), approved subject to it being kept under review;

o   N4(St Chad’s Wharf, Off Bishopthorpe Road), to extend the provision of double yellow lines by a further 16m;

o   N5 (Knavesmire Road), deferred for a further report back on appropriate options around February 2018 when wider Knavesmire/racecourse issues could be addressed;

o   S3 (Foxwood Lane/Bellhouse Way Junction), approved subject to moving the street sign;

o   S5 (Askham Lane/Vesper Drive), recommendation to take no action approved but, in addition, the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways & Environment) to write to the police constable in relation to action  against obstruction caused by vehicles on grass verges and regarding devolution of powers;

o   S6 (Cranfield Place), recommendation to take no action approved, subject to white bar markings outside the first four properties. 

(ii) That any objections to the legal advertisement of any changes to the Traffic Regulation Orders be considered at a subsequent Decision Session.

(iii) That the implementation of any amendments to the Traffic Regulation Orders, if there are no objections raised in respect of the advertised changes, be approved.

Reason:                        To ensure that appropriate changes are made to traffic restrictions to address concerns raised by residents.

The Executive Member considered an annual report, reviewing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and seeking his authority to implement various amendments to those TROs, taking into account any objections or representations made.

In addition to the Councillors who spoke in relation to amendments in their respective wards at Minute No. 26 above, the following also addressed the Executive Member on issues of concern to them:

Lynne Riviere, a local resident, spoke in relation to Annex N4 (St Chad’s Wharf, off Bishopthorpe Road, Micklegate), requesting a further extension of yellow lines from the central line, to allow for an improved braking distance.

Councillor D’Agorne, spoke, as Ward Councillor, in relation to amendments for the Fishergate Ward, but, in particular, in support of yellow lines opposite the mouth of the junction at Danesmead/Broadway West (Annex F6). 

Jackie Tuvey-Smith also spoke in relation to Annex F6, as a resident of Danesmead Estate, expressing safety concerns, particularly regarding parking on the corner of the entrance to the estate.

Mike Reynolds, a local resident, spoke in relation to Annex I1 Kennedy Drive (Haxby & Wigginton) on parking and access issues, expressing concerns about safety and referring to blocked pavements on the drive.

Councillor Kramm, spoke, as Ward Councillor, in relation to the amendments under Annex N for Micklegate and referred to his written representations tabled for the Executive Member to consider. 

The Executive Member was advised that further written representations had also been made by Councillor D’Agorne (in relation to Annex F6), Ian Bainbridge, from Danesmead Residents Association (again in relation to Annex F6), Councillor Hayes on Annex N affecting Micklegate Ward, and by Ward Councillors for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, regarding proposed amendments in their area.  A full list of written representations received was tabled for the Executive Member’s information.

Having taken into account all written and speaker representations made, the Executive Member

Resolved:                     (i) To approve the recommended approach for each request, as identified in Annexes A to S, with the exception of:

o   F6 (Danesmead/Broadway West), where, in addition, authority be given to the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways & Environment) to provide a suitable additional length of yellow lines in relation to the corner of the estate entrance;

o   I1 (Kennedy Drive), to provide double yellow lines up to the end of driveways Nos 1 and 2;

o   J5 (Dodsworth Avenue), approved subject to it being kept under review;

o   N4(St Chad’s Wharf, Off Bishopthorpe Road), to extend the provision of double yellow lines by a further 16m;

o   N5 (Knavesmire Road), deferred for a further report back on appropriate options around February 2018 when wider Knavesmire/racecourse issues could be addressed;

o   S3 (Foxwood Lane/Bellhouse Way Junction), approved subject to moving the street sign;

o   S5 (Askham Lane/Vesper Drive), recommendation to take no action agreed but, in addition, the Assistant Director (Transport, Highways & Environment) to write to the police constable in relation to action against obstruction caused by vehicles on grass verges and regarding devolution of powers;

o   S6 (Cranfield Place), recommendation to take no action agreed, subject to white bar markings outside the first four properties. 

                                      (ii) To consider at a subsequent Decision Session any objections to the legal advertisement of any changes to the Traffic Regulation Order;

(iii) To approve the implementation of any amendments to the Traffic Regulation Orders as set out in (i) above, provided there are no further objections raised in respect of the advertised changes.

Reason:                        To ensure that appropriate changes are made to traffic restrictions to address concerns raised by residents.