Delegated Decision Front Sheet

Officer Key Decision/Officer Non Key Decision in Consultation with Cabinet Member(s)

OFFICER AND SERVICE AREA
Richard McGuckin
Minor Highway Improvements / DECISION NO:
TS/T/38/14 / DATE DECISION TAKEN
23 June 2014 NA
EXECUTIVE OR NON EXECUTIVE DECISION i.e. Cabinet or Council (Please state)
Executive / DELEGATION POWER AND PAGE OF CONSTITUTION
207, Page 179 / CHECKS & BALANCES:
In consultation with Cabinet Member.
IS IT A KEY DECISION?
No / IS DECISION IN THE FORWARD PLAN?
No
IF NOT IN FORWARD PLAN, IS GENERAL EXCEPTION PROCEDURE TO BE APPLIED? YES /NO
N/A / IF GENERAL EXCEPTION PROCEDURE NOT TO BE APPLIED, HAS MEMBER CONSENT BEEN OBTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIAL URGENCY PROCEDURE?
N/A
DETAILS OF DECISION:
To agree the recommendations –
  • Amend the limited waiting on Leven Road to 2 hours, Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm.
  • Formalise the markings between 135 and 143 High Street.
  • Formalise the markings between 21 and 53 High Street.
  • Introduce 2 hour limited waiting at Harland Place, Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm.
  • Introduce 2 hour limited waiting between 4 and 10 High Street, Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm
  • Introduce a Zebra Crossing in Leven Road at its junction with the High Street, Norton.
  • Billingham Road Speed limit amendments.

REASONS FOR DECISION:
In 2011 a Borough wide parking study was undertaken. Norton was identified as an area for assessment. The Central Area Transport Strategy (ATS) Group whose members are local transport stakeholders have been given an annual budget allocation to spend on transport priorities in their particular area. Stakeholders include Ward Councillors and Norton Village Residents Association. The Central ATS Group approved a study into parking in Norton given the perceived parking issues in the area and to investigate the feasibility of introducing pedestrian crossing facilities at Leven Road.
Report/background Papers (matters which are not exempt or confidential):
Report TS.T.80.13 refers. Borough Wide Car Parking Strategy November 2011.
Any Further Action Required:
Inform local Ward Councillors, Norton Village Association and Consult public.Instruct Legal to advertise approved orders.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED
As detailed in the report.
ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARED BY ANY CABINET MEMBER CONSULTED
No
ANY DISPENSATION GRANTED BY THE COUNCIL’S HEAD OF PAID SERVICE IN RESPECT OF ANY DECLARED CONFLICT OF INTEREST (EXECUTIVE DECISIONS ONLY) OR ANY DISPENSATION GRANTED BY THE COUNCIL’S MONITORING OFFICER IN RESPECT OF NON EXECUTIVE DECISIONS
N/A
CABINET MEMBER(S) CONSULTED:
Councillor M Smith – Cabinet Member, Regeneration & Transport
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