The Petition Hearing - Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth, scheduled for Wednesday, 15 April 2026, was set to consider three petitions from residents regarding traffic and parking issues in different areas of the borough. The meeting was to hear from the petitioners and for Councillor Steve Tuckwell, Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth, to consider the information presented.

Introduction of a Residents' Parking Scheme on Hale End Close, Hume Way and Eastcote Road, Ruislip

A petition with 21 valid signatures was scheduled to be discussed, requesting the introduction of a residents' permit parking scheme for Hale End Close, Hume Way, and Eastcote Road in Ruislip. The petitioners highlighted ongoing and significant parking pressures due to non-residents, including visitors to nearby facilities, school-related traffic, and contractors, leading to residents being unable to park near their homes. They specifically requested residents-only parking signage and appropriate enforcement. The report noted that while Hale End Close and Hume Way have some private off-street parking, Eastcote Road, a borough secondary distributor road and part of the H13 bus route, appears to have ample off-street parking, and no residents of Eastcote Road signed the petition. The lead petitioner also requested that any permit scheme be introduced at no cost or a minimal, reasonable charge, a point that was to be discussed in light of the council's current permit charges, which range from £92.40 for a first permit to £259.00 for a fifth and subsequent permit. The recommendations included that Councillor Steve Tuckwell meet with the petitioners and then decide if officers should add the request to the Parking Scheme Programme for possible informal consultation.

Traffic Calming Measures in Clifton Gardens

The meeting was scheduled to consider a petition with 55 signatures requesting traffic calming measures in Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon. The desired outcome stated by the petitioners was to reduce the speed of traffic travelling on the road, day and night, particularly in relation to the nearby Swakeleys School for Girls, Oakwood Sixth Form College, and Oakwood School. The report indicated that while most properties in Clifton Gardens benefit from off-street parking, on-street parking demand is high. It was noted that in 1994, the enforcement of footway parking was suspended following a residents' petition. Police-recorded collision data for the last five years showed one 'slight' collision on Clifton Gardens. The report suggested that various forms of traffic calming could be considered, but cautioned that horizontal measures are seldom suitable for residential roads and can cause loss of parking and be visually intrusive. The recommendations included that Councillor Steve Tuckwell meet with the petitioners, and subject to that meeting, decide if officers should commission independent 24/7 speed and traffic surveys. Additionally, the Council's Road Safety and School Travel Team (STaRS) was to be asked to continue engaging with the schools to promote their School Travel Plan.

Introduction of an Official Time-Limited One-Way System, Newnham Avenue, Eastcote

A petition with 239 signatures was to be discussed concerning Newnham Avenue, Eastcote, requesting the introduction of a time-limited one-way system or a 'School Street' during school run hours, alongside a 20mph speed limit. The petitioners highlighted that during school drop-off and pick-up times, the road becomes heavily congested, narrow, and unsafe for children and parents due to two-way traffic. The report noted that national guidance does not permit time-limited one-way restrictions on the public highway; any one-way system would need to operate 24/7. However, a 'School Street' restriction, where a road is closed to all but essential access for a limited period during school pick-up and drop-off, could be considered. It was highlighted that only five signatories were residents of Newnham Avenue itself, with a signature also from Newnham Infant and Junior School. The report also stated that police-recorded road traffic collision data for Newnham Avenue showed no reported collisions in the most recent five years. The recommendations were for Councillor Steve Tuckwell to meet with the petitioners, note national guidance on one-way restrictions, and consider previous work by the School Travel and Road Safety Team on potential school street restrictions, before deciding if further investigation is warranted.