Lancashire County Council Highways Act 1980 Section 65(1) And 66(4) (Broad Street, Broadway And Railway Street, Nelson, Pendle Borough) (Shared Cycleway And Segregated Cycle Track) Legal Reference: LSG4/894.20188/AFR
March 5, 2025 Director of Highways and Transport (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to approve the Lancashire County Council Highways Act 1980 Section 65(1) and 66(4) order for a shared cycleway and segregated cycle track on Broad Street, Broadway, and Railway Street in Nelson, Pendle Borough, aimed at improving pedestrian and cycle access and creating a safer environment for vulnerable users.
Full council record
Purpose
The purpose of the proposed order is to
support the improved amenity in Nelson Town Centre, with improved
pedestrian and cycle access and linkage across Nelson. All the
proposals will work together to create a safer environment for
pedestrians, cyclists, and vulnerable users. It is hoped this will
give confidence to encourage more users to consider commuting via
non-motorised means and this will improve health and air quality
for the residents of Nelson.
Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 31
January 2025 until 28 February 2025 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.
Following formal consultation No Objections
were received.
Content
Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on
behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, took
the decision as set out in the report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Mar 2025 |