Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The report sets out a proposal to introduce No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on part of Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove (including the junctions at Harlech Drive and Warwick Drive) to alleviate inappropriate parking at these junctions.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the introduction of the following Traffic Regulation Order, including the introduction of additional signage, at a cost of £400 to be funded from the Area Committee’s delegated budget:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Arundel Avenue

North West side from a point 12 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Lyndhurst Avenue in a South Westerly direction to a point 10 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of  Harlech Drive (a distance of approx. 69 metres).

South East side from a point 10 metres North East of the North Easterly kerb line of Warwick Drive in a South Westerly direction to a point 18 metres South West of the South Westerly kerb line of Warwick Drive (a distance of approx. 35 metres).

Harlech Drive

Both sides from the North Westerly kerb line of Arundel Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a North Westerly direction.

Warwick Drive

Both sides from the South Easterly kerb line of Arundel Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a South Easterly direction.

Shopping Parade Southerly Car Park Entrance:

North side from North Westerly kerb line of Arundel Avenue for a distance of 5 metres in a Westerly direction (following the kerb profile).

South side from the North Westerly kerb line of Arundel Avenue for a distance of 9 metres in a Westerly direction (following the kerb profile).

Officer contact: Max Townsend, 0161 474 4861, max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Chief Executive (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Area Committee to consider No Waiting Restrictions on part of Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove to reduce congestion and conflict caused by parking near the junction with Lyndhurst Avenue.

Councillors discussed the merits of the proposals and the likely effectiveness. Some councillors were of the opinion that current parking facilities to the rear of the shops would be insufficient to accommodate peak levels of parking at this location should further restrictions be introduced. Other councillors expressed the view that the current levels of on-street parking served to slow traffic speeds in the vicinity. Concerns were also raised about the efficacy of waiting restrictions and whether this proposal would represent value for money.

RESOLVED – (One Against, one abstention) That the proposals for No Waiting Restrictions on Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove not be proceeded with.