Purpose

To consider objection received in response to a recent Traffic
Order advertisement.

Content

Councillor Emsley declared a
non-pecuniary and prejudicial interest in reference to this item of
business. Hence, during its consideration, Councillor Emsley left
the meeting and took no part to the discussion and vote.
 
The Township Committee considered a
report of the Director of Economy and Place, which sought approval
of the proposed Traffic Order ‘Borough of Rochdale ((Civil
Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions) (Various Streets) (Pennines
Township) Order 2008) (Amendment) (No. 101) Order 2025’ as
originally advertised.
 
The Senior Highways Officer (Strategy)
was in attendance to present the information and to address the
questions and the comments of the Committee Members.
 
Members felt that the proposed TRO
should be revised to reduce the number of restrictions as these
seemed disproportionate compared to what would be required to
safeguard the junction.
 
Resolved:

1.   
That the proposed Traffic Order ‘Borough of Rochdale ((Civil
Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions) (Various Streets) (Pennines
Township) Order 2008) (Amendment) (No. 101) Order 2025’ as
originally advertised be approved in principle subject to a minor
change to the extent of the restriction as outlined by the Ward
Councillors;

2.   
That it be agreed that, if the extent of the TRO can be reduced
without need to re-advertise the order, the final approval be
delegated to the Head of Township and Communities, in consultation
with the Chair and the Vice-Chair of the Township and with the Ward
Councillors.
 
Reason for decision:
As set out at section three of the
report.
 
Alternatives considered and
rejected:
Proposed extent would exceed the key
operational safety requirements of the commissioning brief.