Purpose

To consider the introduction and removal of disabled parking bays in various residential roads in Winkfield & Warfield East, Great Hollands, Priestwood & Garth and Easthampstead & Wildridings

Decision

RESOLVED that;

·       the formal objections received during the statutory consultation process and the corresponding Officer comments are noted;

·       That the position with regard to local ward Members comments received during the informal consultation process is noted;

·       That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to bring the Disabled Parking Spaces Order into effect.

Reasons for the decision

To continue the Councils policy of marking out disabled parking bays in residential streets that are heavily parked and where disabled people may have trouble in finding a parking space close enough to where they live without experiencing real difficulty in getting from their car to their home.

Alternative options considered

To not install the disabled bays would result in the applicants continuing to experience difficulty in getting to and from their vehicle. To not remove un-needed disabled parking bays would leave parking spaces unused that could relieve parking pressures in the area