To receive representations from residents seeking action to resolve parking problems in their road.

This item was chaired by Cllr N Young, who made the following decision:

1.    It is recommended that double yellow lines be considered for the junction of Windsor Avenue and Bassett Road, and that they extend slightly further into Windsor Avenue than the existing single yellow lines.

2.    It is recommended that waiting restrictions also be considered at the far southern end of Windsor Avenue.

3.    A report, be brought to the next meeting in October, which considers options for the whole of Windsor Avenue to prevent dangerous parking.

To seek the approval of the Executive Member for Community  Services for the installation of road humps in Slapton Road, Little Billington. Representations on the proposals were previously reported to this meeting on 20 March 2014, but the matter was deferred to allow reconsideration of the options.

1.    That following consideration of the options, the proposals to install two road humps in Slaption Road be implemented as originally published.

2.    That a review of the warning signs and road markings relating to  the bend near Rose Cottage be undertaken.

To seek the approval of the Executive Member for Community Services for the introduction of Traffic Calming Measures and Waiting Restrictions in High Street, Blunham

1.    That the proposal to install Traffic Calming Measures be implemented as published with the following two exceptions:

·         Kerb build out or single chicane in The Hill opposite property no. 62 not be implemented;

·         Kerb build out be implemented and a pedestrian refuge island in the junction of the Park Lane/The Hill and introduction of a bus cage line marking opposite property no. 2 not be implemented.

2.    That the proposal to introduce No Stopping on School Keep Clear markings and No Waiting Monday to Friday 8.00am to 9.30am and 3.00pm to 4.30pm be implemented as published, but that parking be monitored after implementation and additional restrictions be considered if deemed necessary.

To This report seeks the approval of the Executive Member for Community Services for the introduction of amendments to the residents permit parking zones in Faulkner’s Way and St Mary’s Way area, Leighton-Linslade.

1.    That the proposal to amend the operational hours of the residents permit parking zone in Faulkner’s Way and Stoke Road, Leighton-Linsalde be implemented as published.

2.    That the proposal to amend the operational hours of the residents permit parking zone in the St Mary’s Way area, Leighton-Linslade be implemented as published.

To receive representations from residents seeking action to resolve traffic difficulties in the street.

That the lead petitioner be informed that Central Bedfordshire Council is supportive in principle of a one-way traffic system in the St Johns Street triangle, but needs to undertake further work as outlined in this report and explore funding options.

To receive representations from residents seeking action to resolve long term non-residential parking in their road.

It is recommended that, subject to funding, the parking situation in Glebe Avenue and Lyall Close be assessed in more detail and a consultation exercise be undertaken with residents’ to determine favoured option.

To receive representations from residents seeking action to resolve parking problems in their road.

It is recommended that, subject to funding, the parking situation in Brookes Road be assessed in more detail, including adjacent roads such as Greenways, and a consultation with residents be undertaken to determine residents’ favoured options.