The report provided information on parking during Crossrail in Shenfield. 

The Chair took Officer and Member recommendations for alternative car parking options for shoppers, traders and commuters during this phase.  The Chair emphasised that he was keen to compromise for a decision to be made and a resolution for this period would need to be made. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Kendall and SECONDED by Cllr Keeble to receive the recommendation in the report.

A vote was taken by show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY

that:

1. That Members agree to reduce the parking times in Shenfield to 2 hours free parking with no return within 4 hours from 1 April 2015.

2. That Members agree that season ticket holders as a last resort be relocated in Hutton Poplars Hall, and Hutton Poplars Lodge throughout the construction phase of Crossrail.    

3. That Officers commence the process of implementing an off street parking order for Hutton Poplars Hall and Hutton Poplars Lodge.

4. As a matter of priority, Officers will re-engage with the Essex Fire Authority to discuss interim parking arrangements for season ticket holders from Friars Avenue and Hunter Avenue car parks to use the Fire Authority site in Rayleigh Road, in place of Hutton Poplars Hall car park and Hutton Lodge if these negotiations are successful.

5. This Committee gives delegated authority to the Head of Street Scene in consultation with the Chair of Business and Town Centres and the Chair of the Crossrail Working Group to confirm the locations of parking for season ticket holders for the duration of the Crossrail works.

REASON FOR DECISION

To mitigate any disruption throughout the construction phase of Crossrail in Shenfield.   

The Chair took the opportunity to thank all members of the Business and Town Centres committee and hoped that focus would continue  on Business and the Town Centre. 

The meeting ended at 20:30.