Standard Items
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
You have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in a matter to be discussed if it relates to something on your Register of Interests form. You must declare the interest and leave the room while the matter is dealt with.
You have a Personal Interest in a matter to be discussed if it affects
• your well being or financial position
• that of your family or close friends
• that of a club or society in which you have a management role
• that of another public body of which you are a member to a greater extent than others in your ward.
You must declare a personal interest but can speak and vote on the matter.
1
Councillor Castle declared a personal interest in item 15 relating to Town Wall Road highways work.
2
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence.
2
Apologies for absence were received from Mr D Marsh, Mrs J Beck and Mr P Fitzgerald.
To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 15 July 2014.
3
The minutes of the meeting held on 15 July 2014 were confirmed subject to the addition of the following wording 'for streets north of Kitchener Road' to item 9.
4
MATTERS ARISING
To consider any matters arising from the above minutes.
4
There were no matters arising.
5
ZONE A ADDITIONAL VISITOR PARKING
To receive a verbal update and to discuss a review of terms and conditions of visitor parking permits.
5
It was reported that the Zone A Additional Visitor Parking Scheme had been implemented. Road signs had been removed from Apsley Road by residents who had objected to the scheme and tamper proof fixings had been ordered for the next sign. Tickets/Vouchers had been issued to retailers and an additional outlet at St Peters Road was also selling these and some had now been sold.
6
NORTH DRIVE AMENDMENTS
To receive an update on the North Drive amendments to the charging regime between Salisbury Road/Sandown Road.
6
It was reported that the North Drive amendments were schedule for 2015 and that resources now allowed this scheme to be progressed in 2014 with the scheme implemented in April 2015.
A transformation team car parking group had been created to look at car parking prices and it was agreed that any proposals would be presented to this committee for consideration.
7
YARMOUTH SEAFRONT
To receive an update on the New traffic regulation orders for South Beach Parade/St Nicholas Car Park.
7
It was reported that the slow lane parking issue would be looked at this financial year.
8
JPH/JENNER ROAD AREA RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE
Phil Reilly to give a verbal update.
8
It was reported that the scheme had been implemented and that the restricted zone would now be extended into Barnard Road with new signs being installed in the near future.
9
ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
Jane Beck will provide a verbal update.
9
It was reported that following the discussions at the last meeting on the misuse of visitor parking permits a new scratch card proposal was being investigated and details of this would be presented at the next meeting, with a view to implementing the new scheme in April 2015.
To consider the attached.
10
It was reported that the individual car parking income had shown an increase on last year. Civil Parking Enforcement Officer resource issues had affected the number of tickets issued, however, the recovery rate is good and there are a low number of tickets cancelled.
Councillor Bird asked if the Marina Centre Car Park signs could be simplified and it was reported that this was being looked into.
11
CAR ENTHUSIASTS
To receive an update on the proposed changes.
11
It was reported that members of the public and local residents had made some suggestions to discourage the car enthusiasts on Yarmouth Seafront and these included changing the car parking space layout, including a space for a police vehicle and introducing pay and display in the evenings. A discussion ensued around the time that the parking fee should commence from and it was pointed out that free parking is offered in the winter months on the seafront.
RESOLVED:
It was agreed that parking charges would be implemented up until midnight.
12
BIKE PARKING IN THE BOROUGH
To review the provision across the Borough.
12
The Chairman reported that he had received an email from a resident who had expressed concern at the lack of bicycle park provision in Gorleston compared to Great Yarmouth.
RESOLVED:
It was suggested that the Great Yarmouth Cycle Forum be asked for their suggestions on this issue.
13
MARKET PLACE AND REGENT ROAD CIVIL PARKING ENFORCEMENT
To receive a verbal update from Phil Reilly.
13
It was reported that this scheme would be advertised this month with a leaflet drop to all shops along Regent Road and the Seafront with the scheme being implemented by Christmas.
To consider the attached.
14
The steering group discussed the current agreement which stated that on page 82 under 2.6 the following wording "For this district council areas where there is a positive net income the surplus will be shared in a proportionate manner" and that this wording continue to be included in the new agreement.
It was reported that the Steering Group's concerns should be directed to the Norfolk Parking Partnership meeting.
The steering group agreed that a letter should be written from the leader of the Borough Council to the leader of Norfolk County Council.
RESOLVED:
(i) That Councillor Castle present the Norfolk Parking Partnership meeting figures for CPE surplus to the next Steering Group meeting.
(ii) That Councillor T Wainwright be requested to write to the leader of Norfolk County Council about the inclusion of 2.6 in the new agreement.
15
FUTURE WORK PROGRAMME
To consider the Future Work Programme.
15
Bicycle parking provision in Gorleston.
The steering group were asked to consider the Town Wall Road parking issues Surplus CPE funding be increased from £23,000 to £33,000 due to the cost of the kerb stones.
RESOLVED:
That the steering group agreed to the extra costs incurred being covered by the CPE surplus.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS
To consider any other business as may be determined by the Chairman of the meeting as being of sufficient urgency to warrant consideration.
16
There was no other business.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
To agree the date and time of the next meeting.
17
The steering group would be informed of the next meeting date in the near future.