Purpose

The purpose of the relocation of the Speed
Cushions on Victoria Road is to allow for a new access to a
residential development and to slow traffic and allow safe passage
of pedestrians due to the increase in traffic from the housing
development.

The proposals are being pursued as part of a s278 Agreement under
the Highways Act 1980 as part of the housing development which will
introduce further traffic movements along Victoria Road
Padiham.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 16 January 2026 and 13
February 2026which 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 proposal as set out in the
report.