Issue - meetings

Assembly received this report introduced by the Divisional Director of Environmental Services (DDES).

Following questions from Members, the DDES advised that:

·  The cost of the majority of dropped kerbs fell below £500 but where there are grass verges, this could be in excess of £1,000.

·  The cost should be affordable for most residents and the value of the property would be increased.

·  Cabinet would be presented with proposals for affordable payment arrangements.

·  To stop people parking across dropped kerbs, where a TMO is in place, a yellow line or double yellow line could be painted.  However, a double yellow line would also prevent the householder from parking over their own dropped kerb.  At the time the dropped kerb is put in, the householder could be asked for their preference.

·  Officers will revisit the Council's policy on dropped kerbs to ensure that it is a fit for purpose document.

Assembly resolved that:

(i)  the Council adopts the powers available under Section 16 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003 in respect of the enforcement of unauthorised crossing by vehicles over kerbed footways or verges; and

(ii)  17 March 2013 is the ‘appointed day’ on which these powers will come into effect.