ePetition - Henley Road Taxi Rank
navigation and tools
Find it
You are here - Home : Council and Democracy : Councillors and Committees : Petition
ePetition details
Henley Road Taxi Rank
Currently there is not enough space so people use the taxi rank,
park on double yellows (both incurring fines) or use the Lidl car
park which is less than ideal as involves crossing two busy roads
with young children, near a mini roundabout where most seem to not
bother indicating.
Rarely there is the odd one taxi in this taxi rank which has space
for 3-4 cars. It is not utilized by taxis at all where as it would
be invaluable for parents.
It would also provide more access to the Co-op and parking for the
residents of Henley Rd. Especially considering we lost one space
recently outside the co-op due to the new crossing.
This ePetition ran from 30/01/2018 to 19/03/2018 and has now finished.
8 people signed this ePetition.
Council response
"Thank you for your petition regarding this rank.
We have asked the taxi trade for their views on the need for this
rank and they have made these comments;
The size of the hackney Carriage fleet has grown over the last 15
years and only one additional rank has been provided during this
time in Woodingdean.
This rank has been in existence for more than 30 years and is
frequently used by the general public and as an area rank for
Whitehawk, Roedean and Ovingdean. It is in use both night and
day.
If this rank is removed taxis will not be able to service these
areas alongside the Marina.
Hackney Carriages are compelled by the Byelaws of the City to
proceed to the nearest rank and if that is not available to proceed
to the next nearest rank.
Therefore at this stage we would require a lot more evidence over a
longer period that this rank is not being used before continuing
any discussions with the taxi trade".