1. That authorisation be given to advertise the intention to introduce the Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the Schedule to the report and that, if no objections are maintained, the Order be made and implemented in whole or in part, as soon as is practicable.

2. That any objections maintained be reported back for consideration.

To seek approval to introduce disabled residents’ permit parking bays on Wingfield Street, Thomas Street and Gorse Street, Gorse Hill, Stretford.

1.         That the introduction of disabled residents’ permit parking bays on Wingfield Street, Thomas Street and Gorse Street, Gorse Hill, Stretford be approved.

2.         That authorisation be given to advertise the intention of making the Traffic Regulation Order referred to in the schedules to this report and, if no objections are maintained, that the Order be made, in whole or in part, and the proposals implemented.

3.         That a consultation be carried out with nearby residents in each area.

As this predominantly residential area, north of the A56, is within walking distance of Altrincham town centre, concerns have been raised that it attracts all day parking by commuters. There are historic existing parking restrictions on Grey Road, Booth Road, Hartley Road and Wainwright Road.

However, Highgate Road and Gorsey Lane are also very busy cut through routes between the A56 and Oldfield Road, especially at peak times. The roads in the area are quite narrow therefore it is felt that further restrictions are needed in order to prevent double parking. This is particularly important as Highgate Road and Grey Road form part of a school bus route and Oldfield Road forms part of a local bus route.

It is also felt that additional junctions within the area will require junction protection markings in the form of double yellow lines. This is to protect access and visibility for all road users at the junctions. Therefore, it is proposed that several existing restrictions be extended, and some new restrictions introduced.

The proposed restrictions will improve access and visibility for all road users.

1.      That, following careful consideration of the informal comments received, authorisation be given to advertise the intention to introduce the Traffic Regulation Order as detailed in the Schedules to the report and that, if no objections are maintained, the Order be made and implemented in part, as indicated in the report, as soon as is practicable.

2.      That any objections maintained be reported for consideration.

(1) That the results of the consultation and objections received, be noted.

(2)That, after careful consideration of the objections received, in respect of proposals detailed at Schedules 1 and 2 to the report, the order be made and implemented.

(3) That the objectors to the proposals be notified, in writing, of the Council’s decision.