Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services regarding the proposed alteration to parking restrictions at Unclassified High Chare, Chester-le-Street (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Strategic Manager, Highways informed the Committee that representations had been received over a number of years from residents, pedestrians and businesses about numerous road safety hazards at High Chare.  The proposed scheme would see the introduction of a loading bay, no waiting/no loading restrictions between 8am and 6pm and the relocation of two existing disabled bays.  The Committee received a summary of responses detailed at the informal consultation and statutory advertisement phases.

Councillor Shiell, one of the local Members for the Chester-le-Street North and East Electoral Division commented that the situation at High Chare had become a major issue, particularly at weekends, when problems were being exacerbated due to inconsiderate parking.  Councillor Shiell hoped that the proposals were a logical answer to the problems in the area.

Resolved:

That the proposals and recommendation detailed in the report be approved.