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Ericson Drive, Southport – Petition for Waiting Restrictions

Meeting: 10/03/2025 - Licensing and Regulatory Committee (Item 23)

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Report of the Assistant Director – Highways and Public Protection

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Assistant Director – Highways and Public Protection which detailed a petition received requesting waiting restrictions at the junction of Ericson Drive and Linaker Street, Southport.

 

A 108-signature petition, sponsored by a Ward Councillor, had been received within the department. The petitioners attended the meeting and a representative of the petitioners addressed the Committee in support of the petition. The Committee asked the lead petitioner questions on the following:

 

·       Road width

·       Communication with Linaker Street residents

·       Waste collections

 

The Highway Safety Team Leader presented the report and answered questions on the following:

 

·       Council criteria for waiting restrictions

·       Improper parking

·       Enforcement actions

·       Funding

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)

the petition be noted; and

 

(2)

the matter and comments made be referred back to Cabinet Member – Housing and Highways for consideration.