Decision Maker: Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director City Futures describing the measures to introduce double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) on Herries Road, to support the installation of two new pedestrian refuge islands and ensure the required visibility for both drivers and pedestrians on the approach to the crossings. The report set out objections received, officer’s comments thereon and sought a decision from the Committee, for the implementation of the double yellow line parking restrictions.     10.2 RESOLVED: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that the proposed Traffic Regulation Order, as advertised and as described in this report, be made in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Officers will then introduce the associated double yellow lines as shown on the plan in Appendix A - (Original TRO proposal plans) and inform the objectors accordingly.     10.3 Reasons for Decision     10.3.1 The proposed measures will address obstructive parking. This will improve access and visibility and thereby safety for all road users. It will also achieve the removal of parking that obstructs footways and thereby improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and assist traffic flow.     10.3.2 Having considered the response from the public and other consultees, officers are recommending implementing the Traffic Regulation Order as advertised as on balance, the benefits of the scheme are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.     10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     10.4.1 Alternative Option 1: Do not introduce the proposed parking restrictions     10.4.2 The only alternative is to not introduce any parking restrictions to support the installation of the new two pedestrian refuge islands. This is not considered to be an acceptable option for this location as the proposed crossings alone would not provide the required amount of safety measures, including sufficient visibility and space for both pedestrians and drivers. The measures proposed will contribute to pedestrian safety by improving visibility at crossing points and prevent parking that obstructs footways.     10.4.3 Without the introduction of the parking restrictions, outlined in this report, all road safety and accessibility issues, for both pedestrians and vehicles, will remain.     10.4.4 The beneficial effects of the proposed measures do not incur the penalty of having adverse effects on either the climate or the economy     10.4.5 No other alternative to parking restrictions have been considered as there are no other options available that will have the impact to ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers when navigating the proposed crossings and reduce the current parking issues on the grass verges and footways.