Purpose

 
The purpose of the proposed New
Zebra Crossing is to improve the safety of motorised and
non-motorised users, to provide a clearly defined safe crossing
area for pedestrians. This is located on a straight section of road
to enable clear visibility and sightlines for drivers and
pedestrians to make them aware of on-coming traffic/pedestrians
wishing to cross in good time.
 
The proposals form part of a
s278 Agreement under the Highways Act 1980 as part of a new housing
development off Gorsey Lane which will increase traffic and
pedestrian movements along New Street
 
Consultations
Formal consultation was carried
out between 5 December-2023 and 2 January-2024 which included
advertising in the local press and notices being displayed on site.
Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the
council's usual consultees and the consultation documents posted on
the council's website.
 
Objection
Following formal consultation
one objection was received from Mawdsley Parish Council on the
grounds that the proposal has very little support within the
village and is felt to be unnecessary urbanisation of the rural
village environment as detailed in Appendix 'C'.
 

Content

Peter Bell, Regulation and
Enforcement Manager, on behalf of the Matt Townsend,
Director of Highways and Transport
took a decision to approve the proposed new zebra
crossing.