Decision details

To consider the response to a petition calling upon the County council to take action with regards to parking in Langney Village, in order to make a safer environment for the children attending Langney County Primary School.

17.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

17.2     Ms Tanya Ridley, the Lead Petitioner spoke to request further consideration of parking for parents and carers.

DECISION

17.3     RESOLVED to advise the petitioners that their request to change parking restrictions near Langney County Primary School will be progressed to consultation as part of the current review of parking restrictions in Eastbourne.

Reasons

17.4     Any new requests for changes to parking restrictions must have local support.  The proposals set out in Appendix 1 of the report will improve safety and help address the concerns raised by the petitioners, so the scheme will be progressed as part of the formal Traffic Regulation Order consultation, scheduled to take place in December 2016.