Decision Maker: Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 11, 2026

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 City Council Constitution, do hereby:   Authorise the permanent making of the Traffic Regulation Order below in the modified form, as set out in the report:   City Of Salford (Shearwater Drive / Cormorant Close, Walkden) (Prohibition Of Waiting Restrictions) Order 2024   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 (Shearwater Drive / Cormorant Close, Walkden) (Prohibition Of Waiting Restrictions) Order 2024as a permanent Traffic Order. Implementation of this order will promote a safer and more accessible environment for all highway users by discouraging indiscriminate city centre parking along these residential streets.   Options considered and rejected were: Officers considered and rejected a more onerous parking scheme which was originally advertised. Due to the representations raised by the local community this original proposal has been revised to lessen the impact on local residents and businesses whilst still retaining meaningful improvements in access and road safety where deemed necessary.   Assessment of Risk: The scheme has been designed in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual and Traffic Sign Regulations and General Directions 2016   The source of funding: The scheme is funded by the Little Hulton and Walkden Highways Devolved Budget.   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: Supplied by Ian Cowburn, Senior Accountant 23/02/2026 The source of funding is - CRSTS, devolved to the Walkden & Little Hulton Highways Capital Budget.  This is a request for the Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development to consider authorising a permanent Traffic Regulation Order, introducing ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ parking restrictions in the vicinity of Shearwater Drive and Cormorant Close. Budget of £6,000 has been allocated for this scheme within the Highways Capital programme 2025/26. This will be funded by CRSTS grant provided to us from the DfT via GMCA, devolved to the Walkden & Little Hulton Highways Capital Budget. All spend should be closely monitored and scrutinised.   Procurement Advice obtained: N/A   HR Advice obtained: N/A   Climate Change Advice obtained: N/A   The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: Proposal Plan and Lead Member Report.   Contact Officer: Klevisa Rrahmanaj                                     Email: klevisa.rrahmanaj@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: 11th March 2026 Lead Member for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development                 This decision was published on 13th March 2026.   This decision will come into force at 4.00pm on 20th March 2026, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.