Issue - meetings

The Panel gave consideration to a report regarding objections received to the introduction of double yellow lines and bus stop clearways along Godson Street, Oldham.

Correspondence was received from a number of residents of Trinity House, Godson Street, Oldham regarding difficulties being experienced when trying to cross the road outside the entrance of the residence. The difficulties were caused by employees and visitors to Oldham Town Centre or Royal Oldham Hospital parking their vehicles along the carriageway throughout the day.

The proposal had been approved under delegated powers on 4^th February 2019 and subsequently advertised. A petition and three letters of objections had been received, two of the letters being from Elected Members. The basis of the objections was due to parking requirements in the area.

In light of the objections, it was accepted that the yellow lines proposed on both sides of the road, in-between Magdala Street and Crompton Street could be removed from the proposal and any displaced parking monitored. However from a highway safety and bus operational requirement it was felt the yellow lines in-between Coldhurst Street and Magdala Street and the bus stop clearways, on both sides of the road should be introduced.

Options considered

Option 1: amend the proposal to reflect Councillor Jabbar’s favoured option.

Option 2: amend the proposal to reflect Highway Officers preferred option.

Option 3: approve the proposal as originally approved.

Option 4: rescind the proposal.

RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the objections received, the double yellow lines be introduced as amended to reflect Highway Officers preferred option.