Issue - meetings

This report presents responses received to a consultation on proposed new “No Waiting at Any Time” (double yellow lines) parking restrictions in Springfield Avenue Road and Mary Shunn Way, Wantage to address safety and congestion problems associated with parking at the north end of Springfield Road.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve as advertised the new “No Waiting at Any Time” (double yellow lines) parking restrictions in Springfield Avenue Road and Mary Shunn Way, Wantage.

The report presented responses received to a consultation on proposed new “No Waiting at Any Time” (double yellow lines) parking restrictions in Springfield Avenue Road and Mary Shunn Way, Wantage to address

safety and congestion problems associated with parking at the north end of

Springfield Road.

Cllr Gant highlighted issues around the loss of residents parking. Officers clarified the proposals sought to protect the junction and there was insufficient room for parking on both sides of the road.

Cllr Gant agreed the recommendations and considered the proposals would help facilitate the safe movement of traffic and also of pedestrians walking on the footways in particular on the western side of Springfield Road which is frequently over-run by vehicles.

DECISION:

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve as advertised the new “No Waiting at Any Time” (double yellow lines) parking restrictions in Springfield Avenue Road and Mary Shunn Way, Wantage.