Decision details

To approve the permanent proposal for the pocket parks designs on Amelia Street, Alberta Street and Chapter Road as part of Walworth Streets for People.

1.  That the implementation of the Newington Pocket Park proposals affecting, Alberta Street, Braganza Street, De Laune Street, Amelia Street, Penton Place, Berryfield Road, Lorrimore Square, Ambergate Street and Chapter Road (“Newington Pocket Parks”) as shown in Appendix 1 by way of Traffic Management Orders (“TMOs”) made pursuant to  powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“1984 Act”) be approved.

2.  That it be approved that officers be instructed to make the necessary TMOs in accordance with sections 6, 29 and 124 of the 1984 Act, subject to statutory consultation carried out pursuant to the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 (“1996 Regulations”).

3.  That officers be authorised to exercise discretion as to whether or not to hold a public inquiry in the event objections are received related to any of the proposed TMOs following statutory consultation pursuant to regulation 9(1) of the 1996 Regulations.

4.  That the Equality Impact and Needs Analysis (“EINA”) encapsulating the proposed new measures and restrictions prepared for the Newington Pocket Parks and for the purposes of this report (see Appendix 3) be noted.

5.  That it be noted that in the event objections are received following statutory consultation a further report will be presented to the Cabinet Member in order for him to determine whether to proceed with the making of the TMOs.

6.  That it be noted that the extent of the existing “no motor vehicles” restriction on Chapter Road will be reduced as part of the TMOs referred to at paragraph 2 to accommodate ease of access to a local underground garage.