Purpose

The purpose of this proposal is to correct the
names of the newly constructed roads from their temporary moniker,
as well as to correct a few minor errors relating to the
measurements of the various speed limits within this order. This
proposal also reduces the speed limit on Lea Lane (U4584) from
40mph to 30mph. The construction of the new Preston Western
Distributor Road has now cut off this section of road and a 40mph
speed limit is no longer considered a safe or appropriate limit,
given the new nature of this road.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 5 July-2024 and 2
August-2024 which included advertising in the local press and
notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were
consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the
consultation documents posted on the council's website.

Following formal consultation four responses were received
objecting to the proposal to reduce the speed limit on Lea Lane
from 40mph to 30mph.

The main points raised in the objections along with Officer
comments are outlined in Appendix C.

Content

Peter Bell,
Regulation and Enforcement Manager, took a decision on to approve
the order  following consideration
of the objections, officer responses, and
consultation with the Cabinet Member.