Purpose

The purpose of this scheme is to improve the amenities in Nelson Town Centre, with improved pedestrian and cycle access and linkage across Nelson. All the proposals will work together to create a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and vulnerable users. It is hoped this will give confidence to encourage more users to consider commuting via non-motorised means and this will improve health and air quality for the residents of Nelson.

A One Way Order to be introduced on adjacent and alternative routes which are intended to manage the usage of alternative routes by private vehicles and promote the use of main arterial roads.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 13 June 2025 and 11 July 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.

A formal modification consultation was carried out between 13th February-2026 and 13th March-2026 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 1 response was received, following modification no further responses were received. The main points raised in the responses along with Officer comments are outlines in Appendix C.

Decision

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, took a decision to approve the Lancashire County Council (Charles Street, Nelson, Pendle Borough) (One Way Traffic) Order 202*