Decision details
HTW-33-19: Wiltshire Council Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Traffic Management Act 2004 - The County of Wiltshire (Melksham and Melksham Without) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting, Prohibition of Stopping, Taxi Rank Clearways and On
PDF 182 KBDecision 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 consider the 19 objections, 2 supporting statements and 2 comments in relation to the waiting restrictions and prohibition of stopping proposed for a part of Cranesbill Road, Greenfinch Close and Nightjar Close in Melksham (see Appendix 1).
Decision:
I approve that the proposals as advertised beimplemented.
This decision was published on 19 December 2019 and will come into force on 31 December 2019.
Reasons for the decision:
To ensure the continued free flow of traffic along Cranesbill Road, and to promote the safety of all road users including pedestrians (particularly children walking to school) and cyclists, waiting restrictions and prohibition of stopping orders are proposed. This will entail restricting the parking of vehicles on the public highway at key times.
Alternative options considered:
To:
(i) Implement the proposals as advertised.
(ii) Not implement the proposals.
(iii) Implement the proposals with amendments.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultations have been undertaken with the Fire Service, Police and Ambulance Service, the Town Council and the Local Member. Advertisements have been posted in the local press and notices were posted in prominent positions at the site (see Appendix 1).
Contact: Ian Fry, 01225 771649, Email: ian.fry@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 10/12/2019
Date of decision: 19/12/2019
Effective from: 31/12/2019
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