Decision details

To consider the points of objection received following the advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) associated with the proposed Zebra Crossing in High Street, Purton.

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 31 January 2014. 

The introduction of the Zebra Crossing will help to provide safety for pedestrians crossing the High Street in the vicinity of Willis Way.

To:

(i)            Implement the proposal as advertised.

(ii)           Not implement the proposal.

Wiltshire Council has developed a scheme, with the aim to improve local safety along the High Street, near Willis Way.

As part of the scheme development, the views of Purton Parish Council, The Scouts, Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Area Board and Community Area Transport Group were sought.

As part of the formal statutory process, copies of the proposal were distributed to Wiltshire Police, the Wiltshire Council Member and Purton Parish Council.

The formal advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order for the Zebra Crossing took place between 8 November 2013 and 2 December 2013. The advertisement took the form of press notices, together with site notices, displayed at regular locations within the area of the proposal restriction.  On conclusion of the advertisement period seven letters of objection were received, along with two letters of support.