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

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2024

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:   (i)             accede to the objections in part;   (ii)            approve the modifications to the scheme, as set out in the report, together with the additional modifications agreed at the Lead Member Briefing, removing the proposed restrictions in front of 82-84 Campbell Road and reducing the proposed restrictions in the vicinity of 66 Rolag Crescent, as set out in the additional Appendices 5 and 6 to the report; and   (iii)          authorise the making of the Traffic Regulation Order in the modified form.   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 (CAMPBELL ROAD AREA, SWINTON PARK) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2024. as a permanent Traffic Order.   Implementation of the Traffic Order would allow enforcement of waiting restrictions,  should it be required. Which are required to maintain access in to and out of the New Campbell Road development, in the vicinity of the new raise table top road hump and at either end of Thorn Road to ensure safe access and visibility at these junctions for all road users.   Options considered and rejected were: Waiting restrictions are the only option that can ensure sight lines and access can be maintained and enforcement can be carried out should it be necessary.   Following consideration of representations made by ward councillors on behalf of local residents, it was agreed that the proposed scheme would be further modified as indicated above, as set out in the additional Appendices 5 and 6 to the report.   Assessment of Risk: The restrictions will be signed in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual and Traffic Sign Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD 2016).   The source of funding: Developer.   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: N/A   Procurement Advice obtained: There are no procurement implications contained within this report.   The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: The original proposals plan, the revised proposals plan, the proposed and revised traffic regulation order schedules and the Lead Member Briefing Report.   Contact Officer:  Ray Scholes                        Email: raymond.scholes@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                                      Date: 11th September 2024 Lead Member for Planning, Transport & Sustainable Development     This decision was published on 18th September 2024.   This decision will come into force at 4.00pm on 25th September 2024, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.