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To consider a joint report of the Council Solicitor and the Service Director (Place Management)

The report details objections received to a package of proposal to improve safety along Dialstone Lane and at the junctions with adjoining roads. The report also contains the response of the Service Director (Place Management) to the issues raised.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the objections received and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) Order be amended in line with the proposals detailed at paragraph 3.1 of the report.

Officer contact: Zoe Allan on 0161 474 3138 or e mail: zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Council Solicitor and the Service Director (Place Management) detailing objections received to the proposals to introduce waiting restrictions on Dialstone Lane and connected roads with the purpose of improving the safety of road users.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received and subject to consultation with the Highways and Traffic Ward spokesperson for the Manor Ward, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration) be recommended to make the Order as advertised.

To consider a joint report of the Council Solicitor and the Service Director (Place Management)

The report details objections received to a package of proposal to improve safety along Dialstone Lane and at the junctions with adjoining roads. The report also contains the response of the Service Director (Place Management) to the issues raised.

The Area Committee is recommended to consider the objections received and recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) Order be amended in line with the proposals detailed at paragraph 3.1 of the report.

Officer contact: ZoeAllan, 0161 474 3138, zoe.allan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a joint report of the Council Solicitor and the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing objections received to the proposals to introduce waiting restrictions on Dialstone Lane and connected roads with the purpose of improving road safety.

RESOLVED – That, notwithstanding the objections received, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to make the Order as advertised.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The Area Committee are to consider the introduction of Traffic Regulation Orders to prohibit parking on parts of Dialstone Lane as part of a wider programme for traffic management improvements, and the introduction of Bus Stop Clearway markings (No Stopping except Buses) which do not require a Traffic Regulation Order.

The Area Committee are requested to support the proposals.

Officer Contact:  Max Townsend on 0161 474 4861 or e mail: max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on work to introduce traffic management improvements on Dialstone Lane since the matter was considered by a Joint Ward Committee for the Offerton, Stepping Hill and Manor Wards on 5 March 2012. The report detailed proposals to introduce a package of measures that would improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

RESOLVED – (1) That, as part of the proposed traffic management improvements along Dialstone Lane, the following Traffic Regulation Order be approved:-

No Waiting at Any Time:

Mile End Lane

North side from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 55 metres in a westerly direction.

Nangreave Road

North side from a point 15 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 19 metres in a westerly direction.

(2) That as part of the proposed traffic management improvements along Dialstone Lane, the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve the proposals contained in Schedule III of the report.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on work to introduce traffic management improvements on Dialstone Lane since the matter was considered by a joint Ward Committee on 5 March 2012. The report detailed proposals to introduce a package of measures that would improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

RESOLVED – (1) That, as part of the proposed traffic management improvements along Dialstone Lane, the following Traffic Regulation Orders be approved:-

No Waiting at Any Time

Cherry Tree Lane

South East side from a point 17 metres South West of the Westerly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a South Westerly direction.

Lisburne Lane

Both sides from a point 15 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 10 metres in an Easterly direction.

Mile End Lane

South side from a point 15 metres West of the Westerly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a Westerly direction.

Hillcrest Road

Both sides from a point 15 metres East of the Easterly kerb line of Dialstone Lane for a distance of 28 metres in a Easterly direction.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to approve those proposals contained in Schedule III of the report, subject to the following amendments:-

·         Extend the proposed No Waiting at Any Time on Dialstone Lane and Dial Park and Katherine Roads on the north side approximately 10 metres to bring the restriction to the corner of the bend in the carriageway to improve visibility at the bend and improve safety.

·         Extend the proposed No Waiting at Any Time on Dialstone Lane and Brooklyn Road on the north side approximately 5 metres to improve safety at the junction.

·         Reduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Dialstone Lane and Bonis Crescent to account for the fact the junction is permanently closed to motorised traffic.

·         Reduction in the extent of the parking bays on Dialstone Lane nearest Cruttenden Road to improve visibility at the junction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (place Management)

The report summarises the results of the consultation carried out in March 2011 with the residents and motorists on proposals for traffic management measures on Dialstone Lane.

The report also proposes the implementation of a number of these measures, the details of which are set out in the report.

Large scale drawings and maps will be available at the meeting.

The Ward Committee is invited to consider the report, the views contained within it and any further issues raised at the meeting and to make a recommendation to the Stepping Hill and Central Stockport Area Committees.

Officer contact: Georgina Summers, 0161 474 4853, Georgina.summers@stockport.gov.uk

A Representative of the Corporate Director for Place submitted a report (copies of which have been circulated) informing Members of the results of the public consultation exercise which was carried out in March 2011 regarding proposed traffic management measures on Dialstone Lane. The report requested members’ approval to proceed with the implementation of a reduced traffic management scheme and associated Traffic Regulation Orders. The Chair invited the members of the public present to express their views on the proposal and ask any questions to the representatives of the Corporate Director for Place present at the meeting. The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         There are two reasons for the proposed changes. The first is to reduce congestion- the waiting restrictions on the left side will create space for the lane for the A6 turning. There is a long green arrow at the A6 turning but this is not taken advantage of as cars cannot get past the parked cars into the lane. The second is to improve safety. Double yellow lines at junctions would prevent cars from parking obstructing the view of vehicles turning. School crossings will be enhanced. Extra traffic islands would help pedestrians to cross the road safely. Bus stops would be moved to give traffic overtaking more space.

·         Data relating to accidents in this area is provided by the police for the last 5 year period reveal that around 12 accidents were reported. Details of what caused those accidents were not provided.

·         The Highway Code states that vehicles should not be parked within 10 metres of a junction. Parking restrictions are provided in some areas to enforce this. At some junctions they extend beyond 10m and this is to reduce double parking in these areas which causes safety issues.

·         In areas where objections were received, parking restrictions were revised. The objections raised at this meeting will be considered and the scheme revised if necessary.

·         Concern was expressed for the availability of parking for visitors to households in areas affected by parking restrictions.

·         Residents felt that most of the parking problems on Dialstone Lane and the roads leading on to it were caused by the staff and visitors of Stepping Hill Hospital. It was confirmed the Council are having on-going discussions with the hospital regarding this.

·         Concern was expressed that not all areas where parking is an issue have been dealt with in the proposals, in particular around Dial Road and Magda Road areas. A representative of the Corporate Director for Place agreed to investigate these issues.

·         It would not be possible to make the junction with Dialstone Lane ‘straight ahead only’ even if it was found that traffic was using Dialstone Lane to get to the A6 quicker.

·         Any changes to traffic regulations on Cherry Tree Lane or the opposite end of Dialstone Lane would only be considered at the request of the Executive Councillor (Transportation).

·         Concern was expressed that not all interested parties had been given an opportunity to voice their opinion on the proposals. A representative of the Corporate Director for Place stated that around 500 consultation packs were sent out and 114 were completed and sent back. This is in line with the expected response rate of 20%. The proposals have been modified to reflect the views expressed within these responses.

·         Details of how to apply for a resident permit scheme are on the Council’s website. However, 51% of households on the street would have to agree and it would not mean that residents could have an allocated parking space.

·         Any vehicles which were causing an obstruction on the driveway should be reported to the Council’s Enforcement Officers who can issue a fine.

·         Residents were concerned that the proposals would not reduce the congestion at the A6 junction. The modelling of potential changes in traffic volume due to these management measures does show that it would be reduced. It also shows that the length  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report details the results of the public consultation exercise which was carried out in March 2011 regarding proposed traffic management measures at Dialstone Lane and seeking approval to proceed with the implementation of a reduced traffic management scheme and associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) approves the implementation of the scheme and the introduction of the associated Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed in appendix 1 and shown on the post public consultation layout drawings sheets 1 to 7 (Appendix 3).

Officer contact: Georgina Summers, tel no. 0161 474 4853, e mail: georgina,summers@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) of the Service Director (Place Management) detailing the results of the public consultation exercise which was carried out in March 2011 regarding proposed traffic management measures on Dialstone Lane, Offerton.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the establishment of a Joint Ward Committee for the Offerton, Stepping Hill and Manor Wards and that a meeting be held on 5 March 2012 to discuss the proposed traffic management scheme for Dialstone Lane, Offerton.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report details the results of the public consultation exercise which was carried out in March 2011 regarding proposed traffic management measures at Dialstone Lane and seeking approval to proceed with the implementation of a reduced traffic management scheme and associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Executive Councillor (Transportation) approves the implementation of the scheme and the introduction of the associated Traffic Regulation Orders as detailed in Appendix 1 and shown on the Post Public Consultation Layout drawings Sheets 1 to 7 (Appendix 3).

Officer contact: Georgina Summers, 0161 474 4853, georgina.summers@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing details the results of the public consultation exercise which was carried out in March 2011 regarding proposed traffic management measures at Dialstone Lane and seeking approval to proceed with the implementation of a reduced traffic management scheme and associated Traffic Regulation Orders.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the establishment of a Joint Ward Committee for the Offerton, Stepping Hill and Manor Wards and that a meeting be held as soon as possible to discuss the proposed traffic management scheme for Dialstone Lane, Offerton.