Purpose

The purpose of this proposal is to upgrade the
existing bus stop Burnley Road at Bacup, with enforceable markings
and signs allowing buses to pull in safely and efficiently at the
stop.
The proposal intends to promote sustainable transport for all users
by including the construction of a raised platform, allowing safe
boarding and alighting of passengers and ensure the bus stops are
fully mobility compliant.

The proposals include the repositioning of the existing bus stop to
a more appropriate location to take into consideration the widening
of Hall Street and the change in use of the building. These changes
will necessitate the removal of the existing limited waiting
bay.
The proposals are being pursued as part of a s278 Agreement under
the Highways Act 1980 as part of a new housing development

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 10 October 2025 until
07 November 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 to approve the plan as set out in the report.