Decision details

To report the outcome of the recent ward parking review in Gillingham North

The Cabinet approved the following revisions to the existing Controlled Parking Zone:a) Remove Otway Street from the existing zone. b) Extend the hours of operation to 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturdayc) Introduce a one way system in Victoria Street on officers conducting a detailed traffic impact assessment (Appendix E to the report).
The Cabinet approved the following extension to the existing zone: a) The extension of the existing zone to include Burnt Oak Terrace, Chatsworth Road, Mill Road, Saunders Street and Richmond Road from its junction with Saunders Street to Cornwall Road b) The controlled hours of operation to be Monday to Saturday, 8am to 10pm.c) A one way system in Burnt Oak Terrace. (Appendix E to the report).
The Cabinet approved the proposed scheme to introduce a controlled parking zone from 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday in the area near Gillingham Football Ground (Ingram Road Area). The boundaries of the zone are set out in Appendix D to the report.
The Cabinet gave delegated authority to the Director of Development and Environment, in consultation with the portfolio holder for Highways and Transport, to consider any valid objections received following the advertisement of the intention to make the traffic regulation order, and to decide whether to proceed with the making of the order, with or without modifications.

These decisions introduce two new controlled parking zones in Gillingham North ward as requested by residents. These proposals are in line with the key objectives set out in the Local Transport Plan.