Purpose

To:

(i)            Consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs hereafter) proposing the introduction of waiting restrictions and a 20mph zone in the vicinity of Alderbury and West Grimstead Primary School.

(ii)          Recommend proceeding with the introduction of the Council’s proposals as advertised.

Decision

DECISION MADE

          I approve that:

(i)             The Council’s proposals be introduced as advertised.

(ii)           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

Implementing the waiting restrictions, would support the aim of the Council’s proposals to relocate parking away from junctions in the vicinity of the school to maintain visibility for pedestrians and motorists using them; and, to relocate parking away from the school accesses to make it safer for pedestrians to both use the footways and cross the road in the immediate vicinity of the school.

As no comments were received opposing the introduction of the 20mph zone there is no reason not to proceed with its implementation, particularly given that the introduction of a lower speed limit in the vicinity of the school is supported by both the Parish Council and the school.

The proposals are in accordance with Themes 1 and 4 in Wiltshire Council’s Business Plan 2022-2032.

Alternative options considered

To:

(i)            Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)          Amend the proposals in consideration of the comments received.

(iii)         Abandon the proposals.