Warrington Borough Council To: Members of the Traffic Committee Councillors: Chair – T Jennings Deputy Chair – B Maher J Hart, T McCarthy, S Parish, M Tarr and J Wheeler 24 August 2017 Traffic Committee – Agenda Tuesday, 5 September 2017 at 6.30pm Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington Agenda prepared by Julie Pickles, Democratic and Member Services Officer – Telephone: (01925) 443212, E-mail: [email protected]A G E N D A Part 1 Items during the consideration of which the meeting is expected to be open to members of the public (including the press) subject to any statutory right of exclusion. Item 1. Apologies To receive any apologies for absence 2. Code of Conduct - Declarations of Interest Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any disclosable pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest (where Professor Steven Broomhead Chief Executive Town Hall Sankey Street Warrington WA1 1UH
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Warrington Borough Council To: Members of the Traffic Committee
Councillors: Chair – T Jennings Deputy Chair – B Maher J Hart, T McCarthy, S Parish, M Tarr and J Wheeler
24 August 2017
Traffic Committee – Agenda Tuesday, 5 September 2017 at 6.30pm
Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington Agenda prepared by Julie Pickles, Democratic and Member Services Officer – Telephone: (01925) 443212, E-mail: [email protected]
A G E N D A Part 1 Items during the consideration of which the meeting is expected to be open to members of the public (including the press) subject to any statutory right of exclusion. Item 1. Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence
2. Code of Conduct - Declarations of Interest Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare any disclosable pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest (where
the matter is not a ∗‘sensitive’ interest) which they have in any item of business on the agenda no later than when the item is reached.
3. Minutes To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 9 May 2017 as a correct record.
4.
The Borough of Warrington (Traffic Management) (Civil Enforcement) Consolidation (Amendment No. 3) Order2017 – Cairo Street Report of the Executive Director of Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment.
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The Borough Of Warrington (Traffic Management) (Civil Enforcement) Consolidation (Amendment No 3) Order 2017 – Orchard Street / Evesham Close Report of the Executive Director of Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment. The Borough of Warrington (Traffic Management) (Civil Enforcement) Consolidation (Amendment No. 4) Order 2017 – Thewlis Street / Old Liverpool Road Report of the Executive Director of Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment.
Part 2 Items of a "confidential or other special nature" during which it is likely that the meeting will not be open to the public and press as there would be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in Section 100I of the Local Government Act 1972.
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Agenda Item 3
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
9 MAY 2017
Present: Councillor L Dirir (Deputy Chairman) Councillors S Parish, J Hart, T McCarthy, J Wheeler, T Jennings (substituted for B Maher) and T Williams (substituted for M Tarr)
T10 Apologies Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor B Maher and Councillor Morgan Tarr. T11 Code of Conduct – Declarations of Interest Councillor Minute Reason Action Cllr J Wheeler T15 Cllr Wheeler was a Ward
Representative however she had visited site she had not formed a view or expressed an opinion.
Cllr Wheeler remained in the meeting and took part in the discussion and vote thereon.
T12 Minutes Resolved,
That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 September be confirmed and signed as a correct record by the Chairman.
T13 The Borough of Warrington (Traffic Management) (Civil Enforcement) (Amendment
No. 15) Order, 2017 – Palmyra Square Traffic Management / The Borough of Warrington (Palmyra Square South) (Prohibition of Driving, Except for Access and prohibition of Entry) Order 2017
The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment, to consider 14 written objections and 1 written submission supporting the proposal to implement a traffic management scheme in the area surrounding Queens Gardens inclusive of Palmyra Square North, Palmyra Square South and Springfield Street.
It was reported that due to an amendment on the TRO it was now become necessary to complete some further consultation. Decision,
Agenda Item 3
The Traffic Committee approved to defer the decision to a further meeting of the committee.
Reason,
To provide time for a full and complete consultation process to take place. T14 The Borough of Warrington (Rear alleyway of Steel Street) (Prohibition of driving –
except for access) Experimental Order 2016
The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment, to consider one written objection to the experimental “Access Only” order currently imposed on the alleyway to the rear of Steel Street. It was reported that due to complaints from local residents and ward members regarding obstructive parking taking place on the access points to the back alley on Steel Street, the Council had been asked to consider implementing access restrictions to improve the situation. It has been reported that at school drop off and pick up times, some vehicles were often “double parked” on the access points to the alley causing an obstruction to residents who wished to gain access to the rear of their properties and additionally, causing issues for refuse collection vehicles and emergency service vehicles. At the last meeting of the Parking Task Group on the 29th February 2016, it had been agreed to implement the access restriction on an experimental basis. The Parking Task Group had been set up to tackle the traffic issues surrounding Oakwood Avenue Primary School at school drop off and pick up times, it was noted that the group membership consisted of local ward members, council officers, local residents, local school staff and police officers. A plan illustrating the extent of the experimental access restriction order was shown in Annex A to the report. The intention to introduce the order was formally advertised on 16th June 2016 with an operative date of the 30th June 2016. The advertisement invited representations for or against the proposal within the first 6 months of its operation. During that time, one formal objection was received from Oakwood Avenue Primary School. A copy of the objection was attached in Annex B of the report. Decision,
The Traffic Committee approves the proposal to make the experimental order permanent.
Reason,
To enable local residents flexible parking in the vicinity of their homes during school drop off and pick up times.
Agenda Item 3
T15 The Borough of Warrington (Traffic Management) (Civil Enforcement) Consolidation
(Amendment No.14) Order 2017 – Chester Road, Walton / The Borough of Warrington (A56Chester Road, Walton) Revocation and Introduction of Speed Limits) Order 2017
The Committee received a report of the Executive Director Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment, to consider two written objections to the proposal to implement double yellow lines on the A56 Chester Road Walton near to Hall Gardens, a new residential development where the former Ship Inn Public House was located. The report also outlined an objection received to an associated proposed reduction in speed limit on Chester Road near to the development.
It was noted that as part of the planning process for Hall Gardens the new residential development on Chester Road, Walton, it had been identified that a change in speed limit would be necessary. The planning process also conditioned that visibility splays at the access to the development would need to be maintained. It was understood that prior to the development, vehicles associated with the cottages No’s 34 and 35 Chester Road were able to park in the Ship Inn car park. This facility was no longer available and vehicles were parking on the footway adjacent to the access to the development and on Chester Road itself. Concerns relating to road safety have been raised by both the residents of the development and by members of the public relating to the parking of vehicles at this location. This parking behaviour impeded access for pedestrians along the footway, also impacting on the right turn lane from A56 Chester Road on its Northeast bound carriageway, at its junction with Walton New Road. Complaints have been received from motorists travelling southwest bound stating that they have needed to overrun into the opposing right turn lane in order to navigate around the parked vehicles in the south westbound lane. To mitigate against these road safety risks, it was intended to introduce double yellow lines on Chester Road near to the new residential access and up to the junction with Walton New Road. Also, due to the change in nature and pattern of turning movements into and out of the development and the fact that by virtue of the additional dwellings, the area was now classed as being more “built up”, it was proposed to reduce the speed limit in the vicinity of the residential access from 40mph to 30mph. A plan illustrating the extent of the proposed waiting restriction order was shown in Annex A of the. A plan illustrating the extent of the proposed speed reduction was shown in Annex B of the report. It was reported that the intention to introduce the orders were formally advertised on 23rd March 2017 inviting representations for or against the proposals by the 13th April 2017. Two formal objections were received in relation to the waiting restrictions and 1 formal objection was received in relation to the reduction in speed limit. A copy of each objection was attached in Annex C of the report.
Agenda Item 3
In relation to the civil enforcement order and the introduction to a new speed limit representations were heard against the officer recommendation.
Decision,
That the, (1) Traffic Committee approves the implementation of the Borough of Warrington
(A56 Chester Road, Walton) (Revocation and Introduction of Speed Limits) Order 2017 as originally advertised but,
(2) Defers the decision in relation to the Borough of Warrington (Traffic Management) (Civil Enforcement) Consolidation(Amendment No.14) Order 2017- Chester Road, Walton to a further meeting of the committee to enable further talks to be completed in relation to parking for local residents with Ward Members, officers of the Council, local residents and the developer.
Signed:
Date:
Agenda Item 4 WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE (5th September 2017) Report of the: Executive Director of Environment and Regeneration
Councillors; Sarah Hall, Tom Jennings and Steve Wright
1. SUMMARY PAPER – REPORT ON THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT) CONSOLIDATION (AMENDMENT NO. 3) ORDER 2017 – CAIRO STREET
2.
Purpose of the Report: To consider one written objection to the proposal to designate Cairo Street as a loading / unloading only zone between its junctions with Egypt Street and Sankey Street.
3. Recommendations: It is recommended that the Committee approve the proposal as originally advertised.
4. 5.
Reason for the Recommendation: The authority has received concerns from ward members and members of the public regarding vehicles being parked on Cairo Street (between Egypt Street and Sankey Street) in the town centre. This section of Cairo Street is a predominantly pedestrianised area within the town centre public realm area. Confidential or Exempt: N/A
6. Financial Considerations: Subject to the Traffic Committee’s resolution, the associated works will be funded from the Traffic Management Revenue Budget at an approximate cost of £1,000
7. Risk Assessment: Low
8.
Equality Impact Assessment: No
Agenda Item 4 9. Consultation: Ward members and all other interested parties have been consulted as part of both the informal and the statutory order making process.
10. Background Papers: ERGE/TMRS/TRO/725 – TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER CAIRO STREET – “LOADING ONLY PAST THIS POINT” Plan ERGE/TMRS/TRO/725, delegated approval to advertise the proposal Contacts for Background Papers:
Meeting of the Traffic Committee Date: 5th September 2017 Report of : Executive Director of Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment Directorate Author: Joanne Evans Contact Details: [email protected] Ward Members: Councillors; Sarah hall, Tom Jennings & Steve Wright TITLE OF REPORT: THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT) CONSOLIDATION (AMENDMENT NO. 3) ORDER 2017 – CAIRO STREET 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 To consider one written objection to the proposal to designate Cairo Street as a
loading / unloading only zone between its junctions with Egypt Street and Sankey Street.
2.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 2.1 The authority has received concerns from ward members and members of the
public regarding vehicles being parked on Cairo Street (between Egypt Street and Sankey Street) in the town centre. This section of Cairo Street is a predominantly pedestrianised area within the town centre public realm area. There is traffic signage in place that indicates that motor vehicles should not enter except where access is required. This is an inappropriate measure for the road environment and its intended use.
2.2 It is proposed to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to provide
clarification for road users and facilitate the management of the road for its intended pedestrianised feel. It is therefore proposed to implement a “Loading only past this point” order at the junction of Cairo Street and Egypt Street meaning that any vehicle entering the area must only stop on the highway for the purposes of loading. Civil enforcement officers will be able to issue a penalty charge notice on any vehicle “waiting” on this section of Cairo Street unless loading or unloading activity is observed to be taking place.
2.3 A plan illustrating the extent of the proposed restriction order is shown in Annex
A to this report. 2.4 The intention to introduce the order was formally advertised between 11th May
2017 and 1st June 2017. The advertisement invited representations for or against the proposal. During that time, one formal objection was received from the Cairo Street Chapel. The council responded to the objection outlining why the scheme was being proposed, however, the Cairo Street Chapel wished for their original objection to stand. That is outlined in an email sent on 21st June 2017. A copy of
Agenda Item 4 the original objection letter and the subsequent email from the Cairo Street Chapel is attached in Annex B to this report.
3.0 LEGAL POSITION SECTION 122 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT
1984 3.1 When exercising their function of making road traffic orders under the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Council are under a duty imposed by Section 122 of the Act to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway. The Council must, so far as is practicable, have regard to a number of matters set out in Section 122 (2) which are as follows:-
(a) The desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to
premises.
(b) The effect on the amenities of any locality affected, including the importance of regulating and restricting the use of roads by heavy commercial vehicles so as to preserve or to improve the amenities of the areas through which the roads run.
(c) The National Air Quality strategy prepared under Section 80 of the
Environment Act 1995.
(d) The importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or wishing to use such vehicles.
(e) Any other matters thought by the Local Authority to be relevant.
3.2 Before making any particular road traffic order, the Council must consider all
objections duly made during the statutory consultation period and must carry out a balancing exercise where representation in support of the proposed order has also been received. The Council must decide how much weight to attach to the representations, having regard for the individual circumstances of the case. The Council must, however, at all times bear in mind the statutory duty to which they are subject by virtue of Section 122. The Committee is advised that as there are no properties from which objections have been received that will be denied vehicular access via at least one public highway, then it has the power to determine the objections and instruct the officers to proceed appropriately.
4.0 OBJECTION 4.1 In response to the statutory advertisement, one letter of objection has been
received relating to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order and it is summarised below:
Agenda Item 4 4.2 Objection – Cairo Street Chapel
• Some allowance is needed for the minister and Chapel Keeper to have a discretionary permission to park outside the Chapel.
• Ministers organise daytime events within the Chapel and garden that are attended by those from the homeless shelter. The Chapel provides a safe centre for those from the homeless shelter during the day so that they are not walking the streets.
• The inability to park adjacent to the shelter will cause the minister and members
of the congregation great inconvenience to assist this programme and to clean the Chapel and maintain the grounds.
• The restriction will prevent wedding cars and funeral cars unless exempted from
parking by the Chapel Gates.
RESPONSE TO OBJECTION
• Where parking is prevented, the council can apply exemptions to emergency service vehicles, statutory undertakers, etc. although it does not have powers to provide an exemption for an individual business or operation.
• Vehicles would be permitted access to load and unload at the Chapel but parking would be prohibited. Therefore, wedding / funeral cars would be able to drop off / pick up but would not be permitted to wait. Similarly, maintenance vehicles would be able to load / unload equipment but would need to park the vehicle elsewhere whilst carrying out maintenance work.
• This section of Cairo Street is part of the town centre public realm and provides an important pedestrian link for access to Town Centre facilities. Many concerns have been raised regarding the all-day parking and vehicular movements that take place in this predominantly pedestrianised area. The council has a statutory duty to maintain safe access on the highway for both pedestrians and motorists. Due to the narrow nature of Cairo Street and the extent of parking taking place, pedestrians are at risk of being in conflict with vehicles accessing the road as only enough width remains for a single lane traffic movement. This is evidenced in the picture at Annex C to this report. it is therefore necessary to prevent parking in Cairo Street.
5.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
5.1 The costs associated with implementing the proposal will be funded from the
Traffic Management Revenue budget and is expected to be within the region of £1,000.
Agenda Item 4 6.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
6.1 Low. 7.0 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT 7.1 None. 8.0 RECOMMENDATION 8.1 It is recommended that the committee approves the traffic regulation order as
ORDER CAIRO STREET – “LOADING ONLY PAST THIS POINT” 9.2 Plan ERGE/TMRS/TRO/725, delegated approval to advertise the proposal,
parking survey results and 1 objection letter and follow up email.
Agenda Item 4 Annex A
Agenda Item 4
Annex B
Agenda Item 4
From: Ray Beecham [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 21 June 2017 17:32 To: Evans, Joanne Subject: RE: Cairo Street Obstructive Parking Issues ref ERGE/TMRS/JE/CAIRO On behalf of Cairo Street Chapel l wish to object to the Cairo Street Obstructive Parking Order ERGE/TMR . This order will prevevt Wedding Cars Funeral Cars unless exempted from parking by the chapel gates and cause inconvience to Minister and members of the congregation attending chapel. Ray Beecham Chapel Secretary
1. SUMMARY PAPER – REPORT ON THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT) CONSOLIDATION (AMENDMENT NO. 3) ORDER 2017 – ORCHARD STREET / EVESHAM CLOSE
2.
Purpose of the Report: To consider one objection to the proposed implementation of additional waiting restrictions on Orchard Street, Chapel Lane and Evesham Close in Stockton Heath.
3. Recommendations: It is recommended that as a minimum, the Committee approve the proposal to implement waiting restrictions on the access to Evesham Close.
4. 5.
Reason for the Recommendation: Stockton Heath Parish council has approached the local authority in order to request that the current on-street parking restrictions in and around Orchard Street and Evesham Close be extended due to obstructive parking. The residents have been informally consulted and the feedback received was mixed, however, the council’s refuse collection team has reported that there have been occasions when they have been unable to collect the refuse in the area due to parked vehicles obstructing the passage of the collection vehicle. The Parish Council is also keen for the borough council to progress the proposal. Confidential or Exempt: N/A
Agenda Item 5 6. Financial Considerations: Subject to the Traffic Committee’s resolution, the associated works will be funded from the Traffic Management Revenue Budget at an approximate cost of £2,000.
7. Risk Assessment: Low
8. 9.
Equality Impact Assessment: No Consultation: Ward members and all other interested parties have been consulted as part of both the informal and the statutory order making process.
10. Background Papers: ERGE/TMRS/TRO/749 – PROPOSED EXTENSION TO WAITING RESTRICTIONS – ORCHARD STREET / EVESHAM CLOSE, STOCKTON HEATH Plan ERGE/TMRS/TRO/749, delegated approval to advertise the proposal Contacts for Background Papers:
Meeting of the Traffic Committee Date: 5th September 2017 Report of : Executive Director of Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment Directorate Author: Joanne Evans Contact Details: [email protected] Ward Members: Councillors; Peter Walker & Graham Welborn TITLE OF REPORT: THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT) CONSOLIDATION (AMENDMENT NO. 3) ORDER 2017 – ORCHARD STREET / EVESHAM CLOSE 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 To consider one objection to the proposal to implement additional parking
restrictions on Chapel Lane, Orchard Street and Evesham Close in Stockton Heath.
2.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
• Stockton Heath Parish Council approached the Borough Council to request that the introduction of further restrictions on and around Orchard Street be investigated. The council undertook a consultation with local residents and businesses to ask for their views on a proposal to extend the existing waiting restrictions.
• Out of the 45 properties originally consulted regarding the proposal, we received
only 4 replies before the response deadline. However, we did then receive a further 22 responses after the deadline. Therefore, the overall response rate was 58%. Of those that were consulted, 36% are in favour of the proposals and 22% are against.
• The main reasons given for being in favour of the proposal are that there is
nowhere for people to stop and pick up / drop off residents and that non- residents are parking on Orchard Street and travelling by bus the rest of the way into town. There were also concerns regarding access issues for larger vehicles including refuse collection vehicles and the fact that obstructive parking impacts on this.
• The reasons expressed for being against the proposals are reduction of parking capacity, issues created by the displacement of parking, and being detrimental to local business.
• Despite the mixed feedback from the consultation, the parish council remain keen for the proposal to be progressed. The council also confirmed with Waste Services that they have on occasion experienced access issues at the junction of
Agenda Item 5 Orchard Street / Evesham Close. Therefore, the borough council are obliged to propose restrictions in order to assist the council’s waste team who have a statutory duty to collect domestic waste.
2.1 A plan illustrating the extent of the proposed restrictions is shown in Annex A to
this report. 2.2 The intention to introduce the order was formally advertised between 11th May
2017 and 1st June 2017. The advertisement invited representations for or against the proposal. During that time, one formal objection was received from the owner of DJ Southern DIY which is located on Orchard Street. They also object in the capacity of being a resident as well as a business owner. They raised their objections also during the informal consultation process in late 2016 and again in numerous phone calls in early 2017. The owners of DJ Southern DIY wish for their original objection to stand. A copy of the original objections is attached in Annex B to this report.
3.0 LEGAL POSITION SECTION 122 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT
1984 3.1 When exercising their function of making road traffic orders under the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Council are under a duty imposed by Section 122 of the Act to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway. The Council must, so far as is practicable, have regard to a number of matters set out in Section 122 (2) which are as follows:-
(a) The desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to
premises.
(b) The effect on the amenities of any locality affected, including the importance of regulating and restricting the use of roads by heavy commercial vehicles so as to preserve or to improve the amenities of the areas through which the roads run.
(c) The National Air Quality strategy prepared under Section 80 of the
Environment Act 1995.
(d) The importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or wishing to use such vehicles.
(e) Any other matters thought by the Local Authority to be relevant.
3.2 Before making any particular road traffic order, the Council must consider all
objections duly made during the statutory consultation period and must carry out a balancing exercise where representation in support of the proposed order has
Agenda Item 5 also been received. The Council must decide how much weight to attach to the representations, having regard for the individual circumstances of the case. The Council must, however, at all times bear in mind the statutory duty to which they are subject by virtue of Section 122. The Committee is advised that as there are no properties from which objections have been received that will be denied vehicular access via at least one public highway, then it has the power to determine the objections and instruct the officers to proceed appropriately.
4.0 OBJECTION 4.1 In response to the informal consultation and the statutory advertisement,
objections have been received from one business owner / resident located on Orchard Street relating to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order and the objection is summarised below:
4.2 Objection – D J Southern DIY
• Restrictions will not solve any problems. We are trying to encourage visitors to
the village not deter them. The village would be nothing without the businesses.
• There are already restrictions outside our shop that cause issues for customers.
• We have never seen the refuse vehicle get stuck and our timber wagon has no problems getting through.
• As a resident, where are we supposed to park during the day?
• Where are visitors to the numerous church groups going to park?
• As a small business, we do not have the luxury of a car park.
• The bins are only emptied once a week but the restrictions would be all the time
or Monday to Saturday.
• Without parked vehicles, Orchard Street could attract speeding motorists.
• Yellow lines will be a total waste of money and will only make it more difficult for residents to park outside their homes. Maybe limited waiting should be introduced on Orchard Street with 1 hour parking no return within 2 hours.
RESPONSE TO OBJECTION
• Vehicle tracking has been carried out at the junctions of Chapel Lane / Orchard Street and Orchard Street / Evesham Close. This tracking shows that larger vehicles can navigate the junction of Chapel lane / Orchard Street with the existing restrictions in place, as long as the restrictions are being adhered to. However, the tracking proved that any vehicles parked on either side of the access to Evesham Close would cause great difficulty for a large vehicle, such as
Agenda Item 5 a refuse collection vehicle from gaining access. Therefore, additional restrictions on Orchard Street are not necessary in order to facilitate the passage of larger vehicles. However, they are needed on the access to Evesham Close. Given that the council has a statutory duty to maintain vehicular access along the public highway, additional restrictions on Evesham Close are justified, however, there is no strong justification for extending the restrictions on Orchard Street other than the fact that a small number of residents wish to prevent parking from taking place outside their properties.
5.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
5.1 The costs associated with implementing the proposal will be funded from the Traffic Management Revenue budget and is expected to be within the region of £3,000.
6.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
6.1 Low. 7.0 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT 7.1 None. 8.0 RECOMMENDATION 8.1 It is recommended that as a minimum, the Committee approve the proposal to
implement waiting restrictions on the access to Evesham Close. 9.0 BACKGROUND PAPERS 9.1 ERGE/TMRS/TRO/749 – PROPOSED EXTENSION TO WAITING
RESTRICTIONS – ORCHARD STREET / EVESHAM CLOSE, STOCKTON HEATH
9.2 Plan ERGE/TMRS/TRO/749, delegated approval to advertise the proposal
Agenda Item 5 Annex A
Agenda Item 5 Annex B
Agenda Item 5
Agenda Item 6 WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE (5th September 2017) Report of the: Executive Director of Environment and Regeneration
Councillors; Jean Carter, Amanda King, Hitesh Patel, Sarah Hall, Tom Jennings and Steve Wright
1. SUMMARY PAPER – REPORT ON THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT) CONSOLIDATION (AMENDMENT NO. 4) ORDER 2017
2.
Purpose of the Report: To consider one written objection to the proposal to amend and extend some of the existing restrictions on Thewlis Street / Old Liverpool Road near to the new KFC / Lidl development.
3. Recommendations: It is recommended that the Committee approve the proposal as originally advertised.
4. 5.
Reason for the Recommendation: In order to protect the access and egress points to and from the new Lidl /KFC development located on Old Liverpool Road / Thewlis Street, some of the existing single yellow lines will need converting to double yellow lines. There have also been concerns raised about lorry drivers parking overnight in the area and causing an obstruction as well as leaving litter. The traffic patterns will have changed at this location as the development will attract motorists all day. Therefore, the highway in the vicinity needs amending to help to maintain access all day. Confidential or Exempt: N/A
6. Financial Considerations: Subject to the Traffic Committee’s resolution, the associated works will be funded by the developer at a cost of approximately £5,000
Agenda Item 6 7. Risk Assessment: Low
8. 9.
Equality Impact Assessment: No Consultation: Ward members and all other interested parties have been consulted as part of both the informal and the statutory order making process.
10. Background Papers: ERGE/TMRS/TRO/658 – TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER – TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES – THEWLIS STREET / OLD LIVERPOOL ROAD – LIDL / KFC Plan ERGE/TMRS/TRO/658, delegated approval to advertise the proposal Contacts for Background Papers:
Agenda Item 6 Meeting of the Traffic Committee Date: 5th September 2017 Report of : Executive Director of Economic Regeneration, Growth and Environment Directorate Author: Joanne Evans Contact Details: [email protected] Ward Members: Councillors; Jean Carter, Amanda King, Hitesh Patel, Sarah Hall, Tom Jennings & Steve Wright TITLE OF REPORT: THE BOROUGH OF WARRINGTON (TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT) CONSOLIDATION (AMENDMENT NO. 4) ORDER 2017 1.0 PURPOSE 1.1 To consider one written objection to the proposal to amend and extend some of
the existing restrictions on Thewlis Street / Old Liverpool Road near to the new KFC / Lidl development.
2.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 2.1 In order to protect the access and egress points to and from the new Lidl / KFC
development located on Old Liverpool Road / Thewlis Street, some of the existing single yellow lines will need converting to double yellow lines. There have also been concerns raised about lorry drivers parking overnight in the area and causing an obstruction as well as leaving litter.
2.2 The traffic patterns will have changed at this location as the development will
attract motorists all day. Therefore, the highway in the vicinity needs amending to help to maintain access at all times.
2.3 A plan illustrating the extent of the proposed restrictions and a plan showing the
general arrangement of the development are shown in Annex A to this report. Also included is photographs showing the current layout on Thewlis Street near to the Mission.
2.4 The intention to introduce the order was formally advertised between 8th June
2017 and 28th June 2017. The advertisement invited representations for or against the proposal. During that time, one formal objection was received from local residents. The council responded to the objection outlining why the scheme was being proposed, however, the residents wished for their original objection to stand. A copy of the original objection letter is attached in Annex B to this report.
Agenda Item 6 3.0 LEGAL POSITION SECTION 122 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
3.1 When exercising their function of making road traffic orders under the Road
Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Council are under a duty imposed by Section 122 of the Act to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway. The Council must, so far as is practicable, have regard to a number of matters set out in Section 122 (2) which are as follows:-
(a) The desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to
premises.
(b) The effect on the amenities of any locality affected, including the importance of regulating and restricting the use of roads by heavy commercial vehicles so as to preserve or to improve the amenities of the areas through which the roads run.
(c) The National Air Quality strategy prepared under Section 80 of the
Environment Act 1995.
(d) The importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or wishing to use such vehicles.
(e) Any other matters thought by the Local Authority to be relevant.
3.2 Before making any particular road traffic order, the Council must consider all
objections duly made during the statutory consultation period and must carry out a balancing exercise where representation in support of the proposed order has also been received. The Council must decide how much weight to attach to the representations, having regard for the individual circumstances of the case. The Council must, however, at all times bear in mind the statutory duty to which they are subject by virtue of Section 122. The Committee is advised that as there are no properties from which objections have been received that will be denied vehicular access via at least one public highway, then it has the power to determine the objections and instruct the officers to proceed appropriately.
4.0 OBJECTION 4.1 In response to the statutory advertisement, one letter of objection has been
received relating to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order and it is summarised below:
Agenda Item 6 4.2 Objection – Peter & Lynda Fawcett
• We object to the “No Waiting at Any Time” proposal relating to the east side of Thewlis Street. This side of the road has been used as off-peak parking by the congregation of Warrington Working Men’s Mission and community groups who use the mission in the evenings and at weekends.
• Removing this parking will displace parking into the adjacent residential roads
which are already congested and residents and their visitors having difficulty parking.
• Our home already has double yellow lines outside so ourselves and other
neighbours have to park in the already congested residential roads.
• Elderly members of the church would have to walk further from their cars.
• Suggest that the existing “No waiting 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday” be maintained on the east side of Thewlis Street.
• We asked for assurances during the initial stages of the development that parking
in the area would not be compromised.
RESPONSE TO OBJECTION
• As part of the KFC / Lidl development the physical arrangements of Thewlis Street has changed to accommodate a new vehicle entrance with a dedicated access lane and improved central island to aid pedestrian crossing movements. The new physical arrangements require parking to be prohibited to maintain vehicle access on Thewlis Street.
• Thewlis Street also forms part of a bus route and it is a statutory duty of the local highway authority to maintain clear passage along the highway for passenger transport vehicles. Should parking be permitted on both sides of the carriageway, in close proximity to the pedestrian refuge island, free flowing traffic movements are likely to be affected and this would have a significant impact on the broader highway network due to the close proximity to the A57 Sankey Green Island.
• There have also been previous issues relating to lorry drivers parking up in the vicinity overnight and creating obstruction / disturbance / litter. They had previously taken advantage of the fact that the single yellow lines did not operate overnight.
• A gap in the restrictions on the western side of Thewlis Street has been left free specifically for residents and visitors to the Mission. There is also a single yellow line on the western side of the carriageway operating between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday to the north and south of Lancaster Street. In total, this allows for approximately eight car parking spaces in close proximity to the Mission. Four
Agenda Item 6 of those spaces are permanent and the others are available all weekend and between 7pm and 7am on weekdays.
5.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
5.1 Subject to the Traffic Committee’s resolution, the associated works will be funded
by the developer at a cost of approximately £5,000
6.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
6.1 Low. 7.0 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT 7.1 None. 8.0 RECOMMENDATION 8.1 It is recommended that the committee approves the traffic regulation order as
originally advertised. 9.0 BACKGROUND PAPERS 9.1 ERGE/TMRS/TRO/658 – TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER –
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES – THEWLIS STREET / OLD LIVERPOOL ROAD – LIDL / KFC
9.2 Plan ERGE/TMRS/TRO/658, delegated approval to advertise the proposal
