I’ve responded to the County Council as follows about the proposal for a prohibition and restriction of waiting order at the top of Oates Lane.

“I am writing as one of the two district councillors for Sutton to support the proposal for a prohibition and restriction of waiting order on the High Street in Sutton at the junction with Oates Lane.  This area experiences significant problems with parked vehicles which can restrict access for buses, emergency vehicles and other traffic at the point where the road narrows.

I understand that the local church has made representations to the parish council about the need to enable parking within the area to which the order is applicable for the purposes of weddings and funerals.  I would support this request.

Finally, there is a concern that the prohibition of waiting on the High Street at Oates Lane will push parking into Fairfield*.  I would hope that this would be kept under review and any subsequent request to address problems of this sort be viewed sympathetically.”

*I’m aware that this risk also includes the top of Lawn Lane, and that the parish council needs to keep a watch on the effect of the new Order on the whole area.