Purpose

The
purpose of this proposal is to improve bus services as part of the
wider Bus Services Improvement Plans (BSIP's). It is proposed to
introduce a NWAAT on Longridge Road to stop vehicles parking on the
road which is currently creating problems with bus
manoeuvres.
 
These improvement works will allow the safe passage and
manoeuvring of the local bus.
 
Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 14 February 2025
until 14 March 2025 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 No Objections were
received.
 

Content

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, on
behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport, took
the decision to approve the improvement works will
allow the safe passage and manoeuvring of the local bus.