Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 14, 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 permanent making of the Speed Limit Order below, as set out in the report:   City of Salford (May Road, Beechfield Road, Ranelagh Road and surrounding streets) (20mph Speed Limit Order Zone) 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 the above order as a permanent Speed Limit Order. Implementation of this order will promote a safe environment for these communities, encourage more people to walk or cycle, improve health and wellbeing and reduce noise pollution. By decreasing speeds, it will reduce the risk of collisions and therefore the risk of injuries, helping improve the quality of life for all.   Options considered and rejected were: Officers investigated the possibility of providing traffic calming measures throughout these residential areas, but this was discounted as it would not be financially viable to deliver within the available budgets.   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 is: 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 impose a local speed limit of 20mph in the interests of promoting safety for all road users. Where Speed Limit 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 Speed Limit 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                            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: 14th February 2025 Lead Member for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development                 This decision was published on 17th February 2025.   This decision will come into force at 4.00pm on 24th February 2025, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.