Wokingham

New Wokingham road markings and changes to waiting restrictions are set to improve problem parking areas in the Wokingham district, as Wokingham District Council’s decision-making executive considers proposals from the Highways Consultative Board.

The proposals reflect Wokingham Council’s wish to further protect the safety of those who use the district’s highways and the surrounding environment. Amongst the proposed changes to be considered on Thursday January 26 are:

Waiting Restrictions in The Junipers, Barkham

Thames Valley Police has requested that Wokingham council introduces double yellow lines on a section of The Junipers, Barkham. Local residents have suffered from nuisance caused by young people gathering in the area to park their cars late at night.

The proposed restrictions would require the young people to park their vehicles away from the houses, in addition to maintaining access to the Elizabeth Park for emergency vehicles. Set to cost approximately £200, if approved, the proposed works would be advertised and comment invited.

Waiting Restrictions at Station Road, Wargrave

Local business Thameside Marina of Watermans Way, Wargrave, has highlighted parking problems on Station Road. Many vehicles park opposite Watermans Way, and close to the junction with the A321 Wargrave Road, making it difficult for residents and large vehicles to manoeuvre and raising road safety concerns. The Wokingham executive will consider proposals to make the road ‘no waiting at any time’ to prevent vehicles parking. If given the green light, the work would be advertised, and if no objections are received, carried out at an estimated cost of £650.

Changes to waiting restrictions at Landen Court and Oakey Drive, Wokingham

Parking difficulties at Landen Court and Oakey Drive were first considered by Wokingham council’s Highways Consultative Board in February 2005 because of safety concerns about the level of on-street parking. Waiting restrictions were proposed, but 12 objections were received, all on the basis that people would have no alternative parking near to their place of work.

An alternative proposal was considered, but road safety concerns are the priority and the Wokingham board remains confident that the original proposal of waiting restrictions is the safest option. If approved, the proposal will be advertised and, if no further objections are received, carried out at an estimated cost of £80.

Executive member for Wokingham highways and transport Cllr Anthony Pollock said: “The council is continually exploring new ways to improve the highways service it provides to all of its road users. With the executive’s giving the go-ahead to these proposed amendments, I hope that drivers, pedestrians and everyone else using our extensive highway network will see improved safety.”

Wokingham District Council