Issue - meetings

Approval of Parking Improvements in Aldykes and Firs Close, Hatfield. 

(1)     The Cabinet approved the parking improvements in 76-100 Aldykes, Hatfield as unanimously recommended by the Panel.

(2)     The Cabinet approved the parking improvements in Firs Close, Hatfield as unanimously recommended by the Panel.

The Panel had considered parking improvements in Aldykes and Firs Close, Hatfield by way of a resident parking scheme, junction protection and waiting restrictions and the objections received, following public consultation.

The following locations in Hatfield had been investigated for parking improvements:

•      76-100 Aldykes

•      102-130 Aldykes

•      Firs Close

•      Hillcrest

•      Holliers Way

•      Haseldine Meadow

•      Elm Drive

Most parking improvements were normally well received by residents but there were two locations, 76-100 Aldykes and Firs Close, Hatfield where significant objections had been received from residents, mainly around the need for more parking provision to reduce congestion.

Parking Services Officers had met with residents to discuss suggestions for improving parking arrangements within the layout and physical restrictions of the area.  The Council had looked at all possibilities to provide as much parking as possible and proposals had been agreed with Hertfordshire County Council to make improvements.

RESOLVED:

(1)     That the Cabinet approves the parking improvements in 76-100 Aldykes, Hatfield as outlined in Appendix B to the report of the Corporate Director (Resources, Environment and Cultural Services) to the meeting of the Cabinet Planning and Parking Panel on 3 July 2019, as unanimously recommended by the Panel.

(2)     That the Cabinet approves the parking improvements in Firs Close, Hatfield as outlined in Appendix H to the report, as unanimously recommended by the Panel.