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Report by Interim Director for Community Operations (CMDE6).

Following approval by the Cabinet Member for Environment at her 17^th December Cabinet Member Delegated Decisions meeting for the introduction of the Cowley Centre (East) CPZ it has come to light that a petition submitted in objection was not presented within the officer report and recommendations.

In summary, the petition of 30 signatories (including lead petitioner) from residents of Barns Road and Lockheart Crescent requests that:

“We the residents of Cowley East Area would like to propose that the County Council do not approve the two cars per household restriction, as we believe it is unreasonable to limit residents’ ability to lead an independent life and have flexibility to go to work. We also feel that visitor permits should be free. Cowley East is a working families resident area and we feel that we would struggle to afford your charges and ask your consideration as we are already struggling to afford our basic bills.

Vehicle allowance needs to be agreed per household. Possibly offer drop kerbs where possible at reduced prices, spaces for residents more in need and residents parking after 6-8pm.”

It is noted that the petition while not objecting to the principle of the proposed CPZ for Cowley Centre (East) raises issues regarding the limit of permits per household and the equity of payment for those permits. Similar concerns were raised by other respondents during the consultation and these were carefully and comprehensively considered as part of the 17^th December report and decision. County officers consider the petition raises no additional or new issues which might affect the Cabinet Member’s earlier decision and that the scheme should now move forward to implementation.

The Cabinet Member for Environment is therefore requested to consider the content of the petition, determine whether or not any further action is required and if not reaffirm the 17^th December decision to approve the Cowley Central Area (East): Proposed Controlled parking Zone scheme.

To reaffirm the 17^th December decision to approve the Cowley Centre Area (East): Proposed Controlled Parking Zone Scheme.

Following approval by the Cabinet Member for Environment at her 17 December Cabinet Member Delegated Decisions meeting for the introduction of the Cowley Centre (East) CPZ it had come to light that a petition submitted in objection had not been presented within the officer report and recommendations. In summary, the petition of 30 signatories (including lead petitioner) from residents of Barns Road and Lockheart Crescent requested that:

“We the residents of Cowley East Area would like to propose that the County Council do not approve the two cars per household restriction, as we believe it is unreasonable to limit residents’ ability to lead an independent life and have flexibility to go to work. We also feel that visitor permits should be free. Cowley East is a working families resident area and we feel that we would struggle to afford your charges and ask your consideration as we are already struggling to afford our basic bills.

Vehicle allowance needs to be agreed per household. Possibly offer drop kerbs where possible at reduced prices, spaces for residents more in need and residents parking after 6-8pm.”

County officers considered the petition raised no additional or new issues which might affect the Cabinet Member’s earlier decision and in their view the scheme should move forward to implementation.

The Cabinet Member confirmed that she had a copy of the petition in front of her for this meeting and that the full December report had been placed on the website as a background document for this meeting and that she also had a copy of that report.

The Cabinet Member noted that the petition while not objecting to the principle of the proposed CPZ for Cowley Centre (East) raised issues regarding the limit of permits per household and the equity of payment for those permits. Similar concerns had been raised by other respondents during the consultation which had been carefully and comprehensively considered as part of the report submitted to her on 17 December and subsequently her decision and so having regard to that and the advice from officers that the petition raised no additional or new issues which might affect her earlier decision the Cabinet Member:

reaffirmed her 17 December decision to approve the Cowley Centre Area (East): Proposed Controlled Parking Zone Scheme and for that to now move forward to implementation.

Signed………………………………………

Cabinet Member for Environment

Date of signing…………………………….

Forward Plan Ref: 2020/052

Contact: Hugh Potter, Group Manager – Area Operations Hub Tel: 07766 998704

Report by Director for Community Operations (Interim) (CMDE6).

Following approval by the Cabinet Member for Environment in June 2018 and April 2019 of a programme of new Controlled Parking Zones in Oxford the report presents responses to a formal consultation on a new Zone in the Cowley Central East area.

The Cabinet Member for Environment is RECOMMENDED to approve the proposals as advertised for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the Cowley Central East area.

Approved.

Officers to formally remind County Council Social Services staff and NHS staff of the strict requirements relating to health care permits which should only be used for official patient care and visits.

Following approval by the Cabinet Member for Environment in June 2018 and April 2019 for a programme of new Controlled Parking Zones in Oxford the report (CMDE6) presents responses to a formal consultation on a new Zone in the Cowley Central East area.

Councillor Sanders pointed out that OCC and NHS staff based at offices on the corner of Barns Road and Between Towns Road who held health care permits were only entitled to use those permits when carrying out visits and not when office based.

Noting that point and having regard to the information set out in the report and the representations made to her at the meeting the Cabinet Member for Environment confirmed her decision as follows:

(a)          to approve the proposals as advertised for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in the Cowley Central East area.

(b)          ask officers to formally remind County Council Social Services staff and NHS staff of the strict requirements relating to health care permits which should only be used for official patient care and visits.

Signed…………………………………

Cabinet Member for Environment

Date of signing……………………….