Purpose

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of proposed waiting restrictions at the following locations in Bradford on Avon and to recommend a way forward:

·         Ashley Close

·         Ashley Road

·         Bridge Yard

·         Culver Road

·         Midland Close

·         Pound Lane

·         Springfield

·         Woolley Street (Lower (B3017))

·         Woolley Street (Luccombe Quarry)

Decision

                                                     DECISION MADE

I approve That:

(i)    The Traffic Regulation Orders listed below be implemented as advertised:

·       Ashley Close

·       Ashley Road

·       Midland Close

·       Pound Lane

·       Springfield

·       Woolley Street (Lower (B3017))

·       Woolley Street (Luccombe Quarry)

(ii)   The proposed TRO on Culver Road be amended to reduce the length of waiting restrictions to cover a distance of fourteen metres from its junction with Trowbridge Road. No further consultation is required.

(iii)The proposed TRO for Bridge Yard be abandoned.

(iv)The correspondents who commented on the Council’s proposals be informed accordingly.

          This decision was published on Friday 2 August 2024 and will come into force on Saturday 10 August 2024.            

Reasons for the decision

The proposed waiting restrictions will help the Council to meet its statutory duty of ensuing that the right of passage along the public highway is not impeded and have considered the consultation comments made by members of the public.

The proposals are in accordance with Outcomes 2 and 3 of the Council’s Business Plan.

The proposals have been prioritised by the Bradford on Avon LHFIG and supported by the Area Board.

Alternative options considered

To:

(i)            Implement the proposed TROs as advertised.

(ii)          Amend the proposed TROs in consideration of the comments received.

(iii)         Abandon the proposals.