Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth regarding proposals relating to the introduction, amendment and removal of parking and waiting restrictions in seven locations at the Bishop Auckland (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Head of Transport and Contract Services informed the Committee that several requests had been received from local residents and representatives of Durham County Council to address issues at Bishop Auckland as follows:

Councillor S Morrison entered the meeting at 10.00am

Woodhouse Lane

The proposal for Woodhouse Lane was to make the current temporary traffic regulation order ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions near the three education establishments permanent due to inappropriate parking to improve access, visibility and road safety in the location.  It was noted the proposals had been requested by local residents, parents of the school children and school staff with support from the local County Councillor.

There was one objection received from a local resident. 

Bishop Auckland Train Station Car Park

The proposal for Bishop Auckland Train Station Car Park was to introduce and amend restrictions to improve the parking availability within the station car park, including 20 ‘Long Stay Pay and Display’ bays, two ‘Blue badge holder only’ bays and 14 ‘Limited waiting’ bays.  It was added the proposals were to reduce long stay commuter parking due to sections of the car park being unrestricted.  The Committee noted the request came from the Train Station Manager and had been supported by the local County Councillor.

There was one objection received from a member of staff of a nearby business

Murphy Crescent

The proposal for Murphy Crescent was to introduce ‘restricted waiting’ restrictions and a short extension to the ‘School Keep Clear’ restrictions to improve school gate parking, reduce congestion during school pick up/drop off times and improve access, visibility and road safety. 

There were three objections received from local residents. 

Acacia Road/ Oak Terrace/ Cedar Road/ Hawthorn Road

The proposals for Acacia Road/ Oak Terrace/ Cedar Road/ Hawthorn Road were to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions due to inappropriate parking to improve access, visibility and road safety in this location.

There were no objections to the proposals.

George Street

The proposals for George Street were to remove a section of a ‘no waiting at any time’ restriction and to introduce a ‘Loading Only’ restriction to assist and improve local businesses loading/unloading facility.  It was noted that the request had been from local business owners.

There were no objections to the proposals.

Kingsway

The proposals for Kingsway were to introduce ‘no waiting and no loading at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) due to inappropriate parking to improve access, visibility and road safety in this location, as requested by local residents. 

There were no objections to the proposals.

Oaklea Terrace

The proposals for Oaklea Terrace were to remove ‘no waiting at any time’ restriction on Oaklea Terrace to improve parking availability for residents and local businesses.

There were no objections to the proposals.

The Chair thanked the Head of Transport and Contract Services and asked the Committee for their comments and questions.

Councillor J Shuttleworth Moved the recommendation as detailed in the report.

Councillor K Hopper Seconded the recommendation as detailed in the report.

Resolved

That the Committee endorse the proposals in principle to proceed with the implementation of the Bishop Auckland: Parking and Waiting Restrictions Order.  With the final decision to be made by the Corporate Director under delegated powers.