Agenda item

Report JTB/16/08 outlines the areas where restrictions would help to improve traffic flow, safety margins and resolve parking problems.

Report JTB/16/08 outlined the areas where restrictions will help to improve traffic flow, safety margins and resolve parking problems. 

David Petcher, Highway Engineer for Shepway District Council was in attendance to answer any relevant questions. 

·         Prohibition of waiting at any time.  The Cherry Pickers Public House – Members commented that although the report mentioned this site allocated for residential development, planning permission had not been given and this property is still a licensed premises.  Members were in agreement that the parking restrictions requested should, however, be granted. 

·         Footway Parking Ban.  Seabrook Road – Members noted that there is a similar problem at Horn Street/Seabrook Road junction and suggested this is considered prior to the next board meeting.  Generally members were in agreement that this is a district wide problem especially when vehicles park too close to corners and junctions.  A suggestion was made that this could be included in the statutory consultation.

The Chairman reminded members that obstructions can be reported to the Police. 

Comments were made that in some areas roads are not wide enough to allow parking and the alternative is to park on the footway.  Introducing a ban on footway parking could mean a loss of spaces and displacement generally.   It was advised that this impact would be considered in the statutory consultation.  

·         Prohibition of waiting by Motor Caravans.  Councillor McKenna raised the question of motor caravans owned by residents.  Fred Miller, Transportation Manager, responded that the proposed restriction would apply regardless. 

The Chairman encouraged and welcomed the Board to make comments to him with regard to the Proposed Parking Restrictions by email as he is the Cabinet member for Transport and Commercial. 

Resolved:

That the Board considers and agrees Report JTB/16/08 and the following actions:

A)   Develop proposals for statutory consultations with all persons likely to be affected during the new financial year, keeping in mind the additional comments made by the Board with regard to Footway Parking Ban. 

B)   Implement restrictions as outlined, subject to statutory consultations.