Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director for Environment.

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director for Environment on the City of London Corporation’s Response to North Essex Parking Partnership Review of Temporary Traffic Regulations Order for High Beach Red Route.

The Committee discussed the need to balance the protection of Epping Forest with public access noting that the Forest is protected for the public’s enjoyment. It was stated by a Committee member that the Red Routes were originally enforced as a temporary measure needed to protect the Forest from the effect of increased visitor numbers during the COVID pandemic. It was added that there was little support for these Red Routes locally which was reflected at the recent meeting of the Epping Forest Consultative Committee. The Interim Director explained that a longer term approach to visitor facilities across the Forest was being undertaken which aimed to provide a more even distribution across the Forest.

RESOLVED- Approved a reserve position to protect the SAC, and associated verge restoration work, from damage by verge parking through the installation of bollards or similar infrastructure and /or signage along the most vulnerable areas of High Beach. It was noted that this will help to reduce displacement parking but may mean parking may obstruct the use of the public highway.