Purpose

The roads form part of the No.9 bus route within Lancaster, in order to prevent obstructions from parked vehicle, especially at the bend with Clarence Street, No Waiting at Any Time restrictions are proposed along specific sections of the route.



The introduction of these restrictions aims to provide an unobstructed route for buses, improving operation in both directions, enhancing reliability for passengers, and supporting the efficient movement of services along the route.



Consultations

Formal consultation was carried out between 16th July 2026 and 13th August 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 2 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, has taken a decision to approve the Lancashire County Council (Bowerham Road, St Martins Road And St Oswald Street, Lancaster, Lancaster City) (Revocation And Prohibition Of Waiting) Order 202*.