Decision details

To:

(i)            Consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs hereafter) proposing the introduction of waiting restrictions and a 20mph zone in the vicinity of Alderbury and West Grimstead Primary School.

(ii)          Recommend proceeding with the introduction of the Council’s proposals as advertised.

INTENTION TO MAKE DECISION

            Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report.  If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue please do so by Wednesday 31 July 2024.

Implementing the waiting restrictions, would support the aim of the Council’s proposals to relocate parking away from junctions in the vicinity of the school to maintain visibility for pedestrians and motorists using them; and, to relocate parking away from the school accesses to make it safer for pedestrians to both use the footways and cross the road in the immediate vicinity of the school.

As no comments were received opposing the introduction of the 20mph zone there is no reason not to proceed with its implementation, particularly given that the introduction of a lower speed limit in the vicinity of the school is supported by both the Parish Council and the school.

The proposals are in accordance with Themes 1 and 4 in Wiltshire Council’s Business Plan 2022-2032.

To:

(i)            Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)          Amend the proposals in consideration of the comments received.

(iii)         Abandon the proposals.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Member representing the Alderbury and Whiteparish Ward in developing its proposals and through the statutory TRO consultation process.
• Alderbury Parish Council in developing its proposals and through the statutory TRO consultation process.
• Alderbury and West Grimstead Primary School in developing its proposals and through the statutory TRO consultation process.
• Emergency services through the statutory consultation process
• Members of the public, including parents of pupils attending the schools, through the statutory consultation process.

TROs proposing the introduction of additional waiting restrictions in the vicinity of the school and a 20mph zone were formally advertised for comment on 8 February 2024. The Council's closing date for the receipt of objections or other representations to the advertised TROs, together with the grounds on which they were made, was 4 March 2024.

During the consultation period a total of three items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals. Of those three items one expressed support for the Council’s proposals. The remaining two items of correspondence objected to the Council’s proposals, or elements of them.