The Panel considered a report which recommended the introduction of prohibition of waiting restrictions on Alder Road, Hibbert Crescent and Clough Road, Failsworth, which had been approved under delegated powers on 22 December 2023. The proposal was subsequently advertised, and three letters of objection have been received.
The Panel were informed that objections received had stated there was limited amount of on-street parking in the area and the proposed restrictions would result in some residents having to park a distance away from their properties. The objections related to the east side of Alder Road and the south side of Clough Road where there were a number of flats. Some residents were elderly with mobility problems so the restrictions would affect them, including visiting carers.
It was noted by Officers that the proposed restrictions would reduce the number of on-street parking options for residents of the flats and the reduction to the length of the restrictions on the east side of Alder Road and on the south side of Clough Road which would maintain an estimated 4 spaces was proposed.
In response to questions asked by the Panel it was confirmed that layby outside the shops would not be affected by any recommendations, and parking would still be present.
Options Considered:
Option 1: Introduce the proposed restrictions as advertised.
Option 2. Introduce the amended proposal as shown on the plan in Appendix C of the report.
Option 3. Do not introduce the proposed restrictions.
RESOLVED: that the amended proposals as shown on the plan in Appendix C to the report be introduced.