Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 15, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Salford City Council - Record of Decision   I, Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution, do hereby:   Authorise the implementation of the Traffic Regulation Order below, in the modified form, as set out in the report.   City Of Salford (Ash Drive, Swinton) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading/Unloading) Order 2025   The Reasons are: That the necessary action be taken under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to advertise the intention to make the Traffic Order to introduce City Of Salford (Ash Drive, Swinton) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading/Unloading) Order 2024. The proposals will promote a safer environment for all highway users. The prohibition of loading/unloading during school peak times combined with no waiting at any time restrictions will prohibit any vehicles from carrying out loading/unloading of goods keeping the area clear by reducing the overall traffic.   Options considered and rejected were: All day loading ban was considered but it was not taken forward as it will be  inconvenient for the residents; whilst the issues are limited to school peak times. The other option considered was the installation of physical bollards on the footway, but it would reduce the effective width of the footway. The footway is used regularly by the schoolchildren, residents, and the community centre users.   Assessment of Risk: The scheme has been designed in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual and Traffic Sign Regulations and General Directions 2016. The scheme will contribute to improving the safety of all highway users.    The source of funding: The scheme is funded by Swinton & Pendlebury Highways Devolved Budget 2024-2025   Legal Advice obtained: The Council, by virtue of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 can introduce orders to manage traffic. Where Traffic Regulation Orders are required, they should not give rise to any particular legal implications, provided the works and procedures are carried out in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements, which would include the consideration of any objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order.   Financial Advice obtained: There are no direct financial implications contained within this report.   Procurement Advice obtained: There are no procurement implications contained within this report.   The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: Proposal Plan and Lead Member Report.   Contact Officer: Ali Saeed          Tel No. 07591 352117          Email: ali.saeed@salford.gov.uk   This decision is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.   The appropriate scrutiny panel to call-in the decision is the Growth & Prosperity Scrutiny Panel.     Signed: Councillor McCusker                                      Dated: 15th January 2025 Lead Member for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development               This decision was published on 21st January 2025.   This decision will come into force on 28th January 2025, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.