The Leader introduced the report of the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services (previously circulated) advising Members of an objection received to a proposal for waiting restrictions at McMullen Road/Yarm Road roundabout and requesting that consideration be given to a decision on whether to proceed with the proposal.

The submitted report outlined the background to the proposals and stated that an objection had been received from a resident who owned one of the affected properties.

The Leader reported at the meeting that although the Ward Councillors hadn’t been consulted prior to the report being circulated, they had since been consulted, and were in favour of the proposals

RESOLVED - That the objection, as detailed in the submitted report, be set aside for reasons as outlined in the submitted report and officers be authorised to proceed with the proposal to introduce and no waiting at any time and no waiting 8.00am to 6.00pm.

REASON - To improve the traffic flow and road safety of the roundabout.