Minutes:
Warren Hodgson and Paul Wilcock from District Enforcement were welcomed to the meeting.
An update was provided on delivery of the contract to provide enforcement against parking and dog fouling violations in the South Area. It was noted that the service had increased to provide 22 hours of support from the beginning of the financial year. 18.5 hours per week focused on parking enforcement, with the remainder concentrating on dog fouling.
Dog fouling operations had focused around hotspots in Hoyland and Wombwell with 7 Fixed Penalty Notices issued in the previous quarter. Discussion had taken place with Neighbourhood Services and stencilling would now be undertaken.
Parking enforcement had concentrated on Hoyland and Wombwell Town Centres, with occasional enforcement in Darfield.
During the previous quarter 150 notices had been issued for parking violations, though it was noted that 141 drivers had driven off during the administration time when attempting to issue a fine.
Members heard how the Parking Enforcement Officer had developed a positive relationship with many of the businesses and residents within the area, and alongside issuing fines many drivers parking inconsiderately had also received warnings. Comments had been received about how the service had assisted in reducing congestion.
Members raised concerns about issues in the area in a number of areas, including parking near the Aqua Inn in Wombwell, the Coop in Darfield and around schools in the area. It was suggested that enforcement needed to include the outskirts of centres in order to avoid merely displacing inconsiderate parking. Members were encouraged to continue to provide intelligence including days and times of issues.
RESOLVED that the update be noted.