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HTW-24-19 Prohibition of Driving & Waiting Restrictions, High Street (known as Mill Lane), Figheldean

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To:

 

(i)            Consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of the proposed prohibition of driving and waiting restrictions (No waiting at any time) on High Street, Figheldean.

 

(ii)           Recommend the making of the Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO hereafter).

 

Decision:

I approve that

 

(i)            The proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)          The commentators be informed accordingly.

 

 

This decision was published on 23 October 2019 and will come into force on 31 October 2019.      

Reasons for the decision:

The proposals are intended to improve road and pedestrian safety by minimising the number of vehicles using this length of road for the avoidance of obstruction to access properties, protect the highway verge from turning manoeuvres and ensure the safety of pedestrians using the lane to access the footbridge and mill pond.  The proposals will also be in accordance with both Priority 2 and Priority 4 of the Council’s Business Plan.

Alternative options considered:

To:

 

(i)         Implement the proposed prohibition of driving and waiting restrictions as advertised.

 

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

 

(iii)       Abandon the proposals.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation has been undertaken with:

 

·                     Amesbury Area Board, through the Amesbury Community Area Transport Group (CATG) process.

 

·                     Figheldean Parish Council, through the Amesbury Community Area Transport Group (CATG).

 

·                     The elected Wiltshire Council Member representing Bulford, Allington and Figheldean through the statutory TRO consultation process.

 

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

 

·                     Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process.

 

 

Contact: Kate Davey, Tel: 01225 713302 Email;  kate.davey@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Publication date: 15/10/2019

Date of decision: 23/10/2019

Effective from: 31/10/2019

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