Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report outlines a proposal for the installation of pedestrian guard railing on Woodford Road, Woodford next to the A555 access point.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services gives approval to the installation of pedestrian guardrail on Woodford Road next to the A555 access point at a cost of £2,697.49.

Officer Contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4409 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining a proposal for the installation of pedestrian guard railing on Woodford Road, Woodford next to the A555 access point.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was commented that it had previously been resolved by Ward Members that a letter should be written to the resident regarding the safety concerns and requesting that they week alternative parking arrangements, however no response had been received and the vehicle continued to park in this location. As a result, in light of the safety concerns and increased risk of an accident the proposal of a pedestrian guard railing had been suggested.

·         It was queried whether the installation of a pedestrian guard railing would solve the issue or simply push the problem further down the road.

·         In response, it was commented that the parking and safety concern further down the road was not as great as there was less conflict with the turning of the corner.

·         It was queried whether a future extension of the double yellow lines further than originally intended may be provide a suitable solution to the parking concerns.

·         It was commented that vehicle storage and access may need to be discussed in future with the property owner and the person living in the property if the case may be that the person living in the property rents the property.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services be recommended to give approval to the installation of a pedestrian guardrail on Woodford Road next to the A555 access point at a cost of £2,697.49.