Purpose

Safety concerns in relation to both vehicles that are parked causing serious problems with regards to the safe movement of traffic and parking that obstructs driver's sightlines, impeding access and egress at junctions and access to some businesses. These measures will improve visibility at the locations and assist with the general movement of traffic along the roads.

•Some of the measures are proposed to ensure access for refuse vehicles and residential properties.

•Some of the measures are proposed to allow buses to safely pull in and out without blocking the road and for Heavy Goods Vehicles to manoeuvre in a safe manner with minimal obstruction by parked vehicles.

•The order further removes restrictions that are no longer required to provide additional unrestricted parking availability for local residents and businesses improving the amenities of the area

•The proposal also formalises restrictions that are currently on site and corrects inconsistencies that have been identified within current Orders. These proposals will not make any changes to the restrictions or their extents on site, therefore drivers will not be subject to any changes as a result of these proposals.

Consultations

Formal consultation was carried out between 24th February 2026 until 27th March 2026 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.

Decision

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, took a decision to approve Lancashire County Council (Various Locations, Chorley, Hyndburn, Preston, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire) (Revocation and Various Speed Limits (25-26 No3)) Order 202* Legal Reference: LSG4/894.21688AFR