Decision
Analysis
outcome: Approval for the revised policy and amendment to the scheme of delegation when dealing with Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.
summary: The decision maker has decided to introduce a specific Traffic Regulation Order to discourage and enforce verge and pavement parking at specific sites in town and village centres.
topline: The Cabinet Member - Housing and Highways has decided to introduce measures to discourage and enforce verge and pavement parking in town and village centres.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves restricting parking in certain areas, which could impact local residents and businesses.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Businesses", "Drivers", "Council officials"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://modgov.sefton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11738
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Housing and Highways
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Summary: To seek approval for the inclusion of a modification/amendment to the existing policy for Traffic Regulation Orders by the introduction of a specific Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which will enable the Authority to discourage and enforce verge and pavement parking at specific and persistent problematic sites in town and village centres. To seek agreement for an amendment to the scheme of delegation when dealing with Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO’s).
Content: Summary: To seek approval for the inclusion of a modification/amendment to the existing policy for Traffic Regulation Orders by the introduction of a specific Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which will enable the Authority to discourage and enforce verge and pavement parking at specific and persistent problematic sites in town and village centres. To seek agreement for an amendment to the scheme of delegation when dealing with Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO’s). Decision(s): (1) That the revised policy to discourage and enforce verge and pavement parking at specific sites in town and village centres be approved; (2) That the amendment to the scheme of delegation when dealing with Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders be approved, whereby the Assistant Director – Highways and Public Protection consider any proposals for a temporary closure of up to six months and the Cabinet Member consider any proposals for a temporary closure of six months or more. Reason(s) for the Decision(s): The Council has the power to revoke a Traffic Regulation Order (Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984) as well as the power to make a new Traffic Regulation Order (Section 1 of that Act). Authorisation to advertise new Traffic Regulation Orders falls under the remit of Cabinet Member Housing and Highways. Alternative Options Considered and Rejected None
Date of Decision: November 26, 2024