Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report outlines the proposals for additional Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to protect the implemented MCF walking and cycling facilities, between Bramhall Park and the A6.

The Area Committee is recommended to request that the Cabinet Member (Economy & Regeneration) approves the implementation of the proposed measures and the legal advertising of the Traffic Regulation Orders contained in Appendix B and subject to no objections being received within 21 days from the advertisement date the Order can be made.

Officer Contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or by email on nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the proposals for additional Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to protect the implemented MCF walking and cycling facilities, between Bramhall Park and the A6.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Whether letters would be sent to houses affected by the proposals to invite local residents to submit objections, which could then be considered alongside the consultation process.

·         Members felt that the measures were necessary to protect the walking and cycling facilities, however anticipated a large number of objections from residents as the measures could negatively impact the availability of parking space for visitors to the street.

·         Members raised concerns about the dangers of the cycle routes being covered in leaves, and surface water draining onto local properties from the routes. In response it was commented that officers were looking at measures to remove the leaves via mechanical maintenance, and that officers would investigate the issue of drainage further.

·         Members questioned the possible effectiveness of the measures, and noted that the implementation of the TRO may move the parking issue to another nearby street without a TRO in place.

·         It was noted that this issue could be revisited if the TRO was unsuccessful, as further measures such as bollards could be implemented in the future.

RESOLVED – That the Cabinet Member (for Economy & Regeneration) be recommended to give approval to the implementation of the proposed measures and the legal advertising of the below Traffic Regulation Orders and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders.

Proposed No Waiting At Any Time:

Bridge Lane, north side, from a point 10 metres west of the projected westerly kerbline of Hillcrest Road, in a westerly direction, to its junction with Bramhall Lane South.

Bridge Lane, north side, from a point 10 metres west of the projected westerly kerbline of Walmer Drive to a point 10 metres east of the projected easterly kerbline of Walmer Drive.

Walmer Drive, both sides, from its junction with Bridge Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Bridge Lane, south side, from a point 6.5 metres west of the projected westerly kerbline of Wallbank Road, in a westerly direction, to its junction with Bramhall Lane South.

Headlands Road, both sides, from its junction with Bridge Lane for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Valley Road, both sides, from its junction with Bridge Lane for a distance of 15 metres in a southerly direction.