The Petition Hearing - Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth of Hillingdon Council was scheduled to consider three petitions from residents regarding parking and traffic calming measures. The meeting was to hear from the organisers of these petitions and for Councillor Steve Tuckwell, Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth, to consider the requests.

Introduction of a Residents' Parking Scheme on Hale End Close, Hume Way and Eastcote Road, Ruislip

A petition with 21 valid signatures was scheduled to be discussed, requesting the introduction of a residents' permit parking scheme for Hale End Close, Hume Way, and Eastcote Road in Ruislip. The petitioners highlighted significant parking pressures caused by non-residents, including visitors to nearby facilities, school-related traffic, and contractors, leading to residents being unable to park near their homes. They specifically requested clear residents-only parking signage and appropriate enforcement. The lead petitioner also requested that any permit scheme be implemented at no cost or a minimal, reasonable charge, citing the vulnerability of many residents. The report noted that while Hale End Close and Hume Way are primarily residential, Eastcote Road is a borough secondary distributor road and a main thoroughfare, with most properties appearing to have ample off-street parking. It was considered unlikely that on-street parking places could be recommended on Eastcote Road. The report also detailed the current council charges for resident permits, which range from £92.40 for the first permit to £259.00 for the fifth and subsequent permits.

The recommendations were for Councillor Steve Tuckwell to meet with the petitioners to hear their request and, subject to that outcome, decide if officers should add the request to the Parking Scheme Programme for possible informal consultation.

Traffic Calming Measures in Clifton Gardens

A petition signed by 55 individuals was scheduled for discussion, requesting traffic calming measures in Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon. The desired outcome stated by the petitioners was to reduce the speed of traffic on the road, day and night, particularly in relation to traffic going to and from the nearby schools. Clifton Gardens is described as a mainly residential road where on-street parking demand is high, despite properties having off-street parking. The report noted that the enforcement of footway parking was suspended in 1994 following a previous petition. The area is near Swakeleys School for Girls, Oakwood Sixth Form College, and Oakwood School. Police collision data for the last five years indicated one recorded 'slight' collision on Clifton Gardens, though this may not include all incidents. The report suggested that various forms of traffic calming could be considered, but cautioned that some measures can have unintended effects, such as increasing noise from commercial vehicles. It also highlighted that horizontal traffic calming measures are often unsuitable for residential roads, can cause loss of parking, and are visually intrusive.

The recommendations included Councillor Steve Tuckwell meeting with the petitioners, and subsequently deciding whether officers should commission independent 24/7 speed and traffic surveys on Clifton Gardens. Additionally, it was recommended that the Council's Road Safety and School Travel Team (STaRS) continue to engage with the schools to promote their School Travel Plan, with the support of Ward Councillors.

Introduce an Official Time-Limited One-Way System, Newnham Avenue, Eastcote

The agenda indicated that a petition regarding the introduction of an official time-limited one-way system on Newnham Avenue, Eastcote was scheduled for discussion. However, the report pack stated that the relevant report was TO FOLLOW, meaning the details of this petition and what was scheduled to be discussed were not available in the provided documents.