Purpose

Merton Council’s Network Coordination
Team would like to undertake a consultation as prescribed in the
Department for Transport Lane Rental Schemes Guidance for English
Local Highway Authorities regarding the introduction of a lane
rental scheme. Subject to the results of that consultation having
been considered, and a scheme being considered appropriate, it is
recommended that the Network Coordination Team make a submission to
the Secretary of State for an Order to bring a scheme into legal
effect.

Decision

RESOLVED:
That Cabinet:
A. Note the current
‘live’ consultation with Statutory Undertakers and
relevant stakeholders on the proposed Merton Council Lane Rental
Scheme from 24th January to 7th March 2025.
B. Delegate authority to the
Executive Director for Environment, Civic Pride and Climate,
subject to the outcome of the consultation and in consultation with
the Cabinet Member for Transport and Cleaner Streets, to make a
submission to the Secretary of State for an Order to bring a scheme
into legal effect.
C. Agree that officers in the
Public Realm division, following approval from the Secretary of
State and upon provision of the Lane Rental Statutory Instrument,
can proceed with the necessary arrangements to enable Merton
Council to operate the Lane Rental Scheme in Merton from
2026