Issue - meetings

The Panel considered objections received to the introduction of No Waiting At Any Time restrictions at Rhodes Hill and Maltby Court, Lees which was previously approved under delegated powers on 26 April 2023. The proposal was subsequently advertised. Two objections were received from residents living in the terraced properties at the lower end of Rhodes Hill, opposite Maltby Court. In summary, the objectors stated that the proposed restrictions would prevent them from parking on the paved area opposite their properties. There is a limited amount of parking directly outside the terraced properties on Rhodes Hill and damage has occurred to vehicles in the past. The objectors also raise the issue of speeding vehicles and request that traffic calming measures be introduced.

Officers had considered the objections but believed that the restrictions are fully justified. The area in question, opposite these properties and immediately to the south-east of Maltby Court, forms part of the footway and parking onthis area is, therefore, illegal with or without parking restrictions. It should also be kept clear to provide adequate visibility for motorists exiting Maltby Court and for pedestrians to use without obstruction. It was noted that there are currently no plans to introduce traffic calming measures on Rhodes Hill, as there is a limited amount of funding for such measures. Funding is targeted towards areas with an injury accident record and Rhodes Hill is below intervention level.

Options Considered:

Option 1 - Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised Option 2. Do not introduce the proposed restrictions

RESOLVED that the objections be dismissed and the proposal introduced as advertised in accordance with the schedule and plan in the original report.