Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 8, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Salford City Council - Record of Decision   I, Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development in exercise of the powers contained within the 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 (Dakota Avenue) (No Waiting At Any Time) Traffic Regulation 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 (Dakota Avenue) (No Waiting At Any Time) Traffic Regulation Order 2024 as a permanent Traffic Order. Implementation of this order will promote a safer environment for all highway users when entering and exiting the private gated car park, maintain access as well as allow pedestrians to see and be seen when crossing.   Options considered and rejected were: Officers considered a more onerous parking scheme which was originally advertised. This included No Waiting at Any Time restriction on the southerly kerbline of Dakota Avenue, east of the car park enterance. Due to the representations raised by the local community, this original proposal has been revised to lessen the impact on local businesses, whilst still retaining meaningful improvements in access and road safety where deemed necessary.  Officers consider that it would not be possible to revise the scheme any further without compromising the safety of drivers and pedestrians in the area.     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 being funded by Phoenix Medical Supplies Ltd.   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: Amy Mitchell               Email: amy.mitchell@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: 8th October 2024 Lead Member for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development               This decision was published on 10th October 2024.   This decision will come into force on 17th October 2024, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.