Decision

That, the assessment of the suspension of parking restrictions on the A457 is considered and if the potential risks are acceptable to the Cabinet Member for Environment the temporary suspension of the single red line parking restrictions on the A457 between 7am and 10am is implemented on the mornings when Eid prayer meetings are held in April and June 2023.

Reasons for the decision

This report seeks to depart from Cabinet approved policy for a temporary suspension of parking restrictions on the A457 red route at the request of the Jamia Mosque for Eid. The timing of the requested suspensions is to facilitate parking associated Eid celebrations at the mosque when these occur on weekday mornings. The anticipated dates for 2023 are potentially Friday 21 April and 28 or 29 June between 7.00am and 11.30am.

Alternative options considered

The June date might vary and delegated authority is sought for the Director of Borough Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, to suspend the single red line restrictions subject to due diligence in the consideration of any traffic management constraints and associated road safety issues on the network at the time.