Purpose

Representations received during the statutory consultation raised a number of concerns, particularly in relation to traffic displacement onto surrounding streets, the operation and capacity of nearby junctions, and the preferred direction of the proposed One-way System.
Concerns were also raised regarding the potential impact on road safety and the wider highway network.
In light of these concerns, the introduction of the scheme by means of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order will enable Leicestershire County Council to monitor the operation and impact of the scheme under live conditions and take account of any further representations received before determining whether the arrangement should be made permanent, amended or removed.

Decision

To implement Experimental Traffic Regulation Order One-way System on Clarence Street, Market Harborough for 18 Months.
To implement the Traffic Regulation Order in part to correct an anomaly within the existing order, whereby the Limited Waiting Period is incorrectly stated as 1 Hour, and will be amended to reflect the intended 2 Hour Limitation. This amendment is an administrative correction only and will result in no physical changes to the existing on-street parking restrictions.

Alternative options considered

Consideration has been given to implementing the proposed One-way System on Clarence Street, Market Harborough, as advertised; however, in light of the representations received, this is not considered appropriate.
The introduction of the One-way System by means of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for a period of 18 months is therefore considered the most appropriate course of action.