Agenda and minutes

Resolved:     That Councillor Sweeney be appointed Chair for the meeting

Apologies were received from the Chair (Councillor Cairns), Councillor Kearon and Councillor  J Tagg.

There were no declarations of interest

To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2014

Resolved:    That, with the inclusion of Councillor Loades in the record of attendance, and subject to the addition of the following shown in bold to minute 30

That approval be given in principle to the operation of a pilot scheme for a year in relation to the prioritisation of Parking Related Traffic Regulation Orders subject to the clarification of the scoring matrix in the part of the column that includes safety.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2014 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair for the meeting.

A report was submitted concerning the introduction of the Local Champion role which would support the development of Residents Parking Zones.

The Local Champion has a key role in demonstrating that there is a majority support for the zone and acting as a link between the Traffic Regulation team and residents and businesses within the zone.

It was confirmed that the scheme provided for one champion per application and for the champion to make the initial application.

Resolved:    That the report be agreed subject to the assessment being carried out using the matrix and the outcome reported to the next meeting for prior approval for the year 2014/15.

A report was submitted for consideration concerning the use of an initial assessment matrix for parking related traffic regulation orders which was designed to assist the Committee in the prioritisation of requests.

Members were assured that the process provided the opportunity for input on a local level.

Resolved:    That the report be noted subject to the Dunkirk area to be reviewed next followed by the West Brampton area.

A report was circulated relating to new traffic regulation requests received since the last meeting of the Committee on 28 October 2013) and which would be added to the list.

(a)  Leasewood Place, Clayton

(b)  Wye Road, Clayton

(c)  Reynolds Avenue

(d)  The Drive, Alsagers Bank

(e)  Forum Road, Chesterton

(f)    Meadowside Avenue, Audley

(g)  Loomer Road, Chesterton

(h)  Turner Crescent, Chesterton

(i)    High Street, Wolstanton

(j)    Hanbridge Avenue, Bradwell

(k)  Wellington Street, Wolstanton

(l)    Chapel street, Knutton

(m)Hempstalls Grove, Newcastle

(n)  Beattie Avenue, Newcastle

(o)  Abbots Way, Newcastle

(p)  Talke Road, Red Street

A further list a parking priorities was circulated.

(1)  Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads

(2)  Brutus Road, Chesterton

(3)  Saunders Road, Milehouse

(4)  Seabridge Lane, Seabridge

(5)  Kimberley Road, Newcastle

(6)  Duke Street, Newcastle

(7)  Chester Road, Audley

(8)  Langdale Road, Westlands

Resolved:    That the position be noted.

Councillor Studd asked for the timescale in relation to the waiting restrictions on Quarry Bank Road and it was agreed that officers from Staffordshire County Council will give this matter attention.  Councillor Studd added that the parking on 3 Mile Road was obstructive.

Councillor Sweeney asked that the attention of the traffic wardens be drawn to the waiting restrictions on Coronation Road, particularly in the mornings and evenings outside of the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Councillor Sweeney referred to a meeting which had been organised at the 45 Club on Wednesday 26 March concerning waiting restrictions in Lancaster Road.  He asked if DHP grant could be used to support the request from residents.  Officers agreed to attend.

Councillor Loades asked if the traffic wardens could give attention to the parking between the chip shop and the bend at Madeley Pool.