Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth regarding representations received during the consultation periods in respect of proposed changes to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in Consett (for copy of report see file of minutes).

The Traffic Management Section Manager informed the Committee that following a review of representations received in respect of the TRO in Consett, officers determined that the changes, detailed within the report, would improve road safety and visibility around the junctions.  It was therefore proposed to amend the Consett Parking and Waiting Restrictions, Traffic Regulation Order 2024, to allow the identified restrictions to be implemented. 

The Committee viewed a presentation which provided an overview of the location plans of the proposal to introduce no waiting at any time restrictions at three locations in Consett (for copy of presentation see file of minutes). 

It was reported that a number of objections had been received in respect of the proposals and the Traffic Management Section Manager outlined the details of the objections, in the absence of the objectors. The Committee noted Durham County Council’s response to the objections, which included that, in response to an objection in respect of location 1, the proposed restrictions had been reduced to take account of a disabled resident of Livingstone Street.

The Traffic Management Section Manager highlighted that the proposals at all three locations were supported by the local members and Durham Constabulary.

Councillor A Sterling, local member for Delves Lane, spoke of her familiarity with the locations under consideration and she noted the availability of parking at Sherburn Terrace and Victoria Road. Councillor Sterling moved that the objections be set aside.

Councillor D Wood seconded the proposal, caveating that he would like to see an increase in enforcement activity across the county.

Upon a vote being taken the Committee unanimously

Resolved

To endorse the proposal, in principle, to introduce the Consett Parking and Waiting Restrictions, Traffic Regulation Amendment Order 2024, with the final decision to be made by the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth, under delegated powers.