The Swale Joint Transportation Board met to discuss traffic regulation orders (TROs) and the highways work programme. The board recommended that double yellow lines in Shellness Road, Leysdown be progressed, but that proposed double yellow lines in Marine Parade, Sheerness be removed from the Traffic Regulation Order. They also recommended that a Traffic Regulation Order be drafted to include Kingsnorth Road in the Faversham Residents' Parking Scheme.

Faversham Residents' Parking Scheme Extension

The board considered a report on a petition from residents of Kingsnorth Road, Faversham requesting that their road be included in the Faversham Residents' Parking Scheme. The petition followed a formal consultation on the inclusion of Belmont Road in the scheme, which prompted concerns from Kingsnorth Road residents about displaced parking.

An informal consultation found that of the 66 properties consulted, 31 responses were received, with 28 supporting the proposals and 3 objecting.

The report recommended that a Traffic Regulation Order be drafted to include Kingsnorth Road in the Faversham Residents' Parking Scheme, and the board agreed.

A separate report detailed formal objections to the Traffic Regulation Order – Swale Amendment 17 2025 – Belmont Road, Faversham. The board was asked to note the formal objections received during the consultation period for the Traffic Regulation Order.

Of the three formal objections received, one was from a resident of Belmont Road objecting to the proposed extension to the double yellow lines near the junction of Forbes Road and the proposed double yellow lines across the entrance to Belmont Court. The other two objections were received from residents of Kingsnorth Road, mainly objecting to the proposals on the grounds that this will displace parked vehicles into Kingsnorth Road.

The board recommended that:

The proposed extension of the Faversham Residents' Parking Scheme be progressed as per the advertised Traffic Order, but is delayed to allow formal consultation in the adjoining Kingsnorth Road for possible implementation of the Scheme in both roads at the same time.

Traffic Regulation Order - Swale Amendment 19 2025

The board considered a report detailing a formal objection and comments received following the advertising of Traffic Regulation Order, Swale Amendment 19 2025.

The Traffic Regulation Order consisted of proposed double yellow lines in Marine Parade, Sheerness and Minster, and Shellness Road in Leysdown, plus minor amendments to some existing seasonal double yellow lines in Shellness Road to make them enforceable all year round.

One formal objection was received in relation to the proposals for Marine Parade, stating that the council had created the problem with street parking by introducing charges to the Ship on Shore car park, and suggested that residents be given free parking permits for this car park for themselves and visitors.

Two indications of support were received for the proposals, stating that the double yellow lines were long overdue and also requesting the lines to extend further.

Kent County Council commented on the proposals for Marine Parade. While they did not object, they raised concerns about the suitability of double yellow lines, given previous work to improve road safety in the area. They suggested other measures could be considered, such as a Controlled Parking Zone¹, an Urban Clearway², or a 24 hour Rural Clearway³.

There were no formal objections or indications of support for the proposals in Shellness Road, Leysdown.

The board recommended that:

• The proposed double yellow lines in Shellness Road, Leysdown, be progressed as detailed in the advertised Traffic Regulation Order.
• The proposed amendments to the seasonal double yellow lines in Shellness Road, Leysdown, be progressed as detailed in the advertised Traffic Regulation Order.
• The proposed double yellow lines in Marine Parade, Sheerness, be removed from the Traffic Regulation Order following comments received from Kent County Council, and the parking situation be monitored.

Traffic Regulation Order - Swale Amendment 16 2025

The board considered a report providing details of formal objections to Traffic Regulation Order, Swale Amendment 16 2025. The Traffic Regulation Order covered various amendments to on-street waiting restrictions in Swale.

The formal consultation took place between 30 May 2025 and 20 June 2025, during which three formal objections were received.

The objections related to disabled persons' parking bays in:

• Cambridge Road, Faversham - an objection was received stating that Cambridge Road already experiences high levels of parking demand, and that the property in question benefits from off-road parking.
• Alexandra Road, Sheerness - an objection was received stating that there are already six disabled bays in Alexandra Road and an additional bay would increase the pressure on the already limited on-street parking capacity.
• Ospringe Road, Faversham - an objection was received stating that the applicant does not display a blue badge and allows visitors and family members to use the bay. The objector also stated that there are parking difficulties in Ospringe Road, particularly for some elderly residents.

The board recommended that the disabled persons' parking bays in Cambridge Road, Faversham, Alexandra Road, Sheerness and Ospringe Road, Faversham are formalised as proposed in the Traffic Regulation Order.

Traffic Regulation Order - Swale Amendment 21 2025

The board considered a report providing details of a formal objection and comments received following the advertising of Traffic Regulation Order, Swale Amendment 21 2025 – Proposed Reinstatement of Double Yellow Lines, Faversham Town Centre.

The proposals included reinstating double yellow lines in Faversham Town Centre, and reinstating a short section of single yellow line in Market Street.

The main issues raised during the formal consultation period were around the impact the proposed double yellow lines would have on businesses in the town centre. Concerns were raised around the ability for businesses to unload stock and also for customers to park near the premises for collections, stating that the proposed restrictions would discourage visitors to the town centre.

One suggestion was for businesses to be issued with permits to park in the town centre, similar to those permits issued for residents in the designated residential permit zones. A couple of requests were received for the double yellow lines to be continued further up Court Street, towards the junction of Crescent Road, to tackle issues with parked vehicles in this area.

The board recommended that the double yellow lines are either progressed as detailed in the advertised Traffic Regulation Order or are abandoned.

Highways Work Programme

The board received an update on the Highways Forward Works Programme for 2024/25 and 2025/26. The report included details of:

• Road, Footway & Cycleway Renewal and Preservation Schemes
• Drainage Repairs & Improvements
• Street Lighting
• Transportation and Safety Schemes
• Developer Funded Works
• Bridge Works
• Traffic Systems
• Combined Members Grant – Member Highway Fund
• Road Markings
• Street Works

Progress Update Report

The board considered the Progress Update Report, which outlines progress made following recommendations and agreed action at previous meetings. The report included updates on the Grovehurst Road junction Sittingbourne and Key Street junction Sittingbourne.