Purpose

These proposals form part of the Active Travel Improvements to Cheapside/Market Place, Orchard Street and Friargate South, delivered under Preston City Council’s Levelling Up Fund ‘Active Preston’ Programme, funded by Central Government. The scheme includes the introduction of shared surface areas, a contraflow cycle route, minor amendments to the existing restricted traffic flow, and adjustments to loading provision along the corridor.
The works will complement and integrate with the recently completed Friargate North improvements (north of Ringway), delivered through the Transforming Cities Fund by Lancashire County Council.
The proposals consist of the following:
Confirmation of Existing Cycle Track In accordance with Sections 65(1) and 66(4) of the Highways Act 1980, the existing cycle track adjacent to the Flag Market in front of Turtle Bay will be formally confirmed to allow effective enforcement.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 24th July 2026 and 21st August 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 has taken a decision to approve the Lancashire County Council Highways Act 1980 Section 65(1) And 66(4) (Jacson Street, Preston, Preston City) (Cycle Track) Legal Reference: LSG4/102491/AFR.