Apologies were received from Councillor Walford.

There were no disclosures of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 January 2015 were submitted and signed.

Members considered the draft report to be submitted to Cabinet on 16 February 2015.

The following points were noted:

Business Permits:

At the meeting of the Task Group on 20 January 2015 it had been suggested that Parking Services officers prepare and present revised criteria for Business Permits to Members.  This action had been completed and the criteria were approved by Members. 

The criteria are attached to the Task group’s report at appendix 6.

Funerals:

The Transport and Infrastructure Section Head had agreed to produce leaflets and maps to indicate available parking near to places of worship; this information to then be given out by the churches to assist their visitors.

One example of such a leaflet (for Holy Rood Church in Market Street) had been passed to members of the Task Group.  It was agreed that this would prove very useful for both visitors and nearby residents. 

Late Night Enforcement (Residential Roads):

At the previous meeting Members had discussed problems at the turning points at the ends of certain closed ends of streets, specifically Euston Avenue and St Mary’s Road. 

Officers had agreed that the roads would be monitored and had also produced a letter for all residents of these roads detailing problems encountered by residents, information on restrictions and enforcement actions. 

The task group approved the letter and agreed that distribution to residents would be wise.

The letter is attached to the report at appendix 7.

RESOLVED

that the report be submitted to Cabinet at the meeting on 16 February 2015.