Recently an advisory disabled bay was introduced on behalf of a disabled resident of Grove Lane, Hale, however, the resident is experiencing difficulty gaining access to the bay due to other vehicles occupying the space.

It is therefore proposed to introduce an experimental traffic regulation Order, to ensure that a parking space is available to this resident at all times, and to monitor the situation during the 6 month objection period.

1.          That authorisation be given to make an experimental traffic regulation Order, as detailed in the schedule to the report.

2.          That a notice of making the Order be published and that the provisions of the Order be implemented.

3.     That the Parking Services Section be requested to issue a C3 permit to enable the resident to park within the marked bay.

4.     That, if no objections are maintained during the 6 month period of objection, the Order be made permanent.

5.     That any objections to the experimental traffic regulation Order, received during the 6 month period of objection, be reported back for consideration.

Recently, provision was made for a disabled parking bay on Grove Lane to facilitate access to the rear of a resident’s vehicle to enable the use of a mobility scooter. Regrettably, the applicant has been unable to access the advisory bay as it has been used by other blue badge holders.

The introduction of an experimental traffic regulation Order would enable enforcement to be carried out and allow the Council to judge the effects of the restriction and make any subsequent adjustments that may be necessary.

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