Purpose

To consider the recommendation to install a
new loading bay in Albert Road, Bournemouth to enable safe
deliveries to local businesses and residential properties. To
enable this the current disabled bay will be moved to a new
location.

Content

RESOLVED that: -
Cabinet approves the Traffic
Regulation Order for the loading bay in Albert Road as advertised,
and the withdrawal of the proposed disabled bay in Richmond
Hill.
This will enable the order
to be made, sealed and to install the restrictions which are
outlined in this report and appendices.
Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holders: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for
Dynamic Places
Deputy Leader of the
Council and Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities
Climate Response,
Environment & Energy
Reason
There are
continued issues for daytime deliveries to local businesses and
residential properties in Albert Road located in Bournemouth town
centre.
The
installation of the proposed loading bay will enable safe
deliveries and help to keep the turning head clear which is used to
access a substation, hairdressers, flats and associated bin and
bike stores.
Following
review of the objections it is recommended to withdraw the proposed
disabled bay replacement in Richmond Hill. There are existing
disabled bays locally in Post Office Road along with single and
double yellow lines in in the area that blue badge holders can use
for a period of up to 3 hours. The existing on-street pay and
display bays in Richmond Hill can also be used for free as per the
blue badge scheme.
In taking
this decision regard has been made to the
council’s duty under section 122 of the
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which states that local authorities ‘secure
the expeditious, convenient, and safe
movement of vehicular and other traffic (including
pedestrians).