HSSF-31-26- Calne High Street Experimental Traffic Regulation Order
July 24, 2026 Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding (Cabinet member) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved making permanent the experimental traffic regulation orders for Calne High Street, including a 3.5-tonne weight restriction and a 9.9-metre length restriction, on 24/07/2026. This decision was made following consultation with officers and consideration of comments received during the advertisement period.
The Cabinet approved the delegation of budget allocations, including any underspend, to the Director of Planning, Economy & Regeneration after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy & Regeneration, on 25/06/2026. This aims to ensure the most effective use of funds for the Wiltshire Towns' Programme.
Justine Foster, Head of Leisure Operations, Leisure, Communities and Culture, approved awarding a contract to Swim England for their Love Swimming Campaign at Wiltshire Council's leisure centres on 22/04/2026. This contract is valued at £10,000, with £5,000 per annum.
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Purpose
- To present the comments received during the advertisement period for the Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) relating to Calne High Street, together with the officer’s consideration of those representations. The report seeks a decision form the Cabinet Member on whether the ETRO should be made permanent.
- Order 1 To revoke The County of Wiltshire (High Street, Calne) (Weight Restriction) Experimental Order 2025 and introduce a 3.5 tonne weight limit on High Street, Calne - from its junction with Wood Street to its junction with A4 Curzon Street.
- Order 2 To introduce a 9.9 metre length restriction on High Street, Calne - from its junction with Wood Street to its junction with A4 Curzon Street.
- To recommend proceeding with the introduction of the ETRO as advertised.
Decision
Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report.
If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue please do so by 31 July 2026.
Reasons for the decision
The Council has an adopted Air Quality Action Plan 2024-2029 which details actions required to deliver improvements to known areas of concern.
The proposals are in accordance with Priorities 2, 5 and 7 of the Council’s Business Plan.
Alternative options considered
To:
(i) Implement the proposed ETRO as advertised.
(ii) Abandon the proposals.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Rory Bowen, Victoria Moloney |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |