At a meeting of the Warwickshire County Council's Portfolio Holder Decisions/Leader Decisions, Councillor Rob Howard, Leader of the Council, made several decisions regarding traffic regulations and a proposed traffic signal junction in Rugby. Councillor Rob Howard approved three Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) with some modifications, and also approved the installation of a traffic signal-controlled junction despite an objection.

Traffic Signal Junction at Ashlawn Road/Barby Road/Onley Lane

Councillor Rob Howard approved the introduction of a traffic signal-controlled junction with pedestrian facilities and a toucan crossing at the junction of B4429 Ashlawn Road / Barby Road / Onley Lane, Rugby South. This decision is conditional on a Section 278 agreement¹ being in place, as per the Highways Act 1980.

The junction improvements are required as part of a planning condition for a residential development of up to 860 dwellings and a potential primary school on land to the east of Cock Robin Island, off Ashlawn Road.

One objection was received from the owners of Upper Rainsbrook Lodge, located on the southwest corner of the junction. Their concerns included:

• Detrimental impact on access to their property.
• Danger to cyclists and pedestrians.
• Impact on access for services.
• Increased pollution.
• Loss of rural aspect due to the removal of plants/trees.

In response to these concerns, the council agreed to install a vehicle detection loop within the property's access to trigger an all-red phase in the traffic signals, allowing safe exit. The council also stated that there would still be enough space for cyclists and pedestrians to safely pass a vehicle waiting within the access, and that existing hedgerow would be retained.

Despite the objection, Warwickshire Police supported the proposals.

Traffic Regulation Order Variation No. 9

Councillor Rob Howard approved The Warwickshire County Council (Borough of Rugby) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions, On Street Parking Places & Residents' Parking) (Consolidation) (Variation No. 9) Order 2025 in part.

The proposals relating to R2 permit eligibility were retained, with a modification to the wording to ensure accuracy. The modification involves replacing the original wording:

In Schedule 1 to the Principal Order, under the heading of Zone R2 delete Cambridge Street in its entirety and replace it with the following: Cambridge Street (even numbers 2 to 102 inclusive, including numbers 1 to 6 Cambridge Court)

with the corrected wording:

In Schedule 1 to the Principal Order, under the heading of Zone R2 delete: Cambridge Street (even numbers 4 to 100 inclusive, including numbers 1 to 6 Cambridge Court) in its entirety and replace it with the following Cambridge Street (even numbers 2 to 102 inclusive, including numbers 1 to 6 Cambridge Court)

However, the proposals relating to changing the limited waiting time from 1 hour to 2 hours were withdrawn, following objections.

Traffic Regulation Order Variation No. 8

Councillor Rob Howard approved The Warwickshire County Council (Borough of Rugby) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions, On Street Parking Places & Residents' Parking) (Consolidation) (Variation No. 8) Order 2025 as advertised. This order includes waiting restrictions for:

• Adam Street, Rugby - No Waiting at any Time
• Worcester Street, Rugby - Limited Waiting
• King Edward Road, Rugby - Partial footway parking, limited waiting
• Balcombe Road, Rugby - No Waiting at any Time
• Lime Tree Avenue, Rugby - No Waiting at any Time
• Oliver Street Rugby - No Waiting at any Time

Traffic Regulation Order Variation M

Councillor Rob Howard approved The Warwickshire County Council (Borough of Rugby) (Civil Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions, On Street Parking Places & Residents' Parking) (Consolidation) (Variation M) Order 2025 as advertised. This order introduces waiting restrictions for:

• Gavel Drive, Rugby - No Waiting at any Time (Restricted Parking Zone)
• Barter Place, Rugby - No Waiting at any Time (Double Yellow Lines)
• Drover Close, Rugby - No Waiting at any Time (Double Yellow Lines)