Decision details

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a proposed extension to the 30mph speed limit on Holt Road, Bradford on Avon, and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

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 23 July 2024.

The proposal is intended to improve road and pedestrian safety and to allay concerns of safety expressed by residents by extending the 30mph speed limit to include existing crossing locations. The proposals will also be in accordance with both outcome 2 and 3 of the Council’s Business Plan.

To:

(i)             Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)            Abandon the proposals.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Member through the statutory TRO consultation process

• The elected Bradford on Avon Town Council through the statutory TRO consultation process

• Members of the Bradford on Avon Local Highways & Footways Improvement Group (LHFIG)

• Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process

• Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process.

The proposed Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) were subject to formal consultation between 9 February 2024 and 4 March 2024. During the consultation period a total of sixteen items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals. Of these, thirteen were in support of the proposal, two were general comments and one was in objection to the proposal.

The proposal has been developed following prioritisation by the Bradford on Avon Local Highways & Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG) and endorsement by Bradford on Avon Area Board.