Controversial proposals for yellow lines in an Isle of Wight town have been abandoned – to the sound of applause.
Residents of St Catherine Street in Ventnor clapped at last night’s (Thursday) Isle of Wight Council cabinet meeting, after they were successful in having the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) thrown out.
More than 140 objections to the parking restrictions were submitted, as well as a petition signed by 600 people.
Had they been introduced, existing double yellow lines would have been extended, removing parking to improve access.
One resident said the proposals represented “a complete lack of understanding of the needs of not only residents but the wider Ventnor community.”
The main concern from people in Ventnor was that it would exacerbate the already dire need for parking in the area, pushing more vehicles into the neighbouring street.
The plan had won some support from those who said it would make it safer to be a pedestrian – as cars sometimes mount the pavement to get past.
Speaking at the cabinet meeting, Cllr Phil Jordan, the member for highways and infrastructure, said TROs are proposed only after a request from a member of the public, businesses or councillor.
He thanked everyone who signed the petition and said the council was listening very carefully to what communities and residents need.
Cllr Paul Fuller, cabinet member for planning, said sometimes requests come from small numbers of people, who may not see the bigger picture and wider impact.
Nine other TRO schemes were proposed in the town and seven were approved, for: Eastern Esplanade, Victoria Street, Leeson Road, Shore Road, Esplanade Road, Steephill Road and the Esplanade.
Two TROs for Albert Street and Park Avenue were deferred to a later date, pending further investigation.
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