Issue - meetings

[Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods]

This report seeks approval to adopt a Controlled Parking Zone Policy. This formalises arrangements that have evolved in recent years, with improved design principles to support cycle parking and spaces for electric vehicles and a built-in review process.  

 The Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods introduced this report which sought approval to adopt a Controlled Parking Zone Policy. This formalised arrangements that had evolved in recent years, with improved design principles to support cycle parking and spaces for electric vehicles and a built-in review process.

The Cabinet Member noted that Haringey had been operating CPZ’s in the borough since 1999 with some having not been reviewed since that date. The Council now believed it had a tried and tested process which worked well and this policy formalised that. The policy added a review process which would see all CPZ’s reviewed within 5 years to test that they were still fit for purpose.

The Cabinet Member highlighted that the Council would continue to implement CPZ’s by consent of residents. Any changes would also include a consultation with residents. Recent engagement with the Tottenham Jewish Association was highlighted as an example of community involvement. Any changes would only take effect if the majority of residents who responded agreed, unless special circumstances applied.

The Cabinet Member closed by noting that a number of residents in the borough had been requesting CPZ and the purpose of the policy was to clarity of the process.

In response to a question from Councillors Ogiehor, the Cabinet Member noted the Council did not actively aspire to implement CPZ across the entirety of the Borough, unless that was the will of the residents as indicated through thorough consultation. CPZ’s covered approximately 75% of the borough and the Council would continue to consult with residents to ensure that the CPZ’s in place were desirable and worked for them.

RESOLVED

To approve the Controlled Parking Zone Policy attached as Appendix 1.

Reasons for decisions

Parking is an extremely complex issue and plays a dynamic role in the delivery of several of the Councils Strategic Objectives. This reflects the complex and challenging linkages between parking and transport, environmental, economic, health and planning issues. A clear controlled parking zone policy position not only aids the prioritisation of works, but helps decision making, ensuring appropriate linkages to the Council’s Strategic Objectives.

Alternative options considered

Consideration was given to not revising the policy. As policy had not been revised for years this was not considered to be appropriate.

When revising the policy consideration was given to rolling out controlled parking zones in all remaining uncontrolled parts of the borough. This would be more efficient than current arrangements and would also address the issue of displacement. However, residents do not always share the same opinion of controlled parking. Decisions on whether to consult on the introduction of CPZs should remain at local level and be ultimately determined by residents and Ward Councillors.