Purpose

1.    To:

(i)             Consider objections to the advertised proposals for parking controls on various roads in Trowbridge and surrounding Parishes (Hilperton, North Bradley, Southwick & West Ashton).

(ii)            Recommend the making of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) with minor amendments to the advertised proposal.

Decision

I approve that:

(i)             The proposals be implemented as advertised with recommended amendments detailed in Appendix 4.

(ii)            The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 15 October 2025 and will come into force on 23 October 2025.

Reasons for the decision

6.    The proposals are intended to improve road and pedestrian safety and to allay concerns of safety expressed by residents.

7.    The proposal has the support of the locally elected members, Wiltshire Council, Trowbridge Town Council, Hilperton, North Bradley, Southwick and West Ashton Parish Council’s and Trowbridge Local Highway Footway Improvement Group and Area Board.

Alternative options considered

5.    To:

(i)       Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)       Not implement the proposals.

(iii)      Implement the proposals with amendments.