Purpose

To consider representation received as part of a recent Traffic Order advertisement.

Decision

The Committee gave consideration to a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods which informed of the objections received in relation to a Traffic Regulation Order - (i.e.: Borough of Rochdale, ((Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions) (Various Streets) (Pennines Township) Order 2008) (Amendment) (No. 88) Order 2023) which had been advertised in line with statutory requirements.

The Senior Highways Officer attended the meeting and presented the report, informing that three objections had been received to the proposed Traffic Regulation Order.

Resolved that the Traffic Regulation Order (i.e.: Borough of Rochdale, ((Civil Enforcement of Traffic Contraventions) (Various Streets) (Pennines Township) Order 2008) (Amendment) (No. 88) Order 2023) be approved and implemented as originally advertised.

Reason for the decision:

Highways have made the recommendation to progress the TRO as originally advertised for the following key reasons:- a) The strong operational safety justification given compromised road alignment with constrained forward visibility and restricted carriageway and footway width arising from parking currently permitted on both sides; b) The absence of any direct frontage directly adjacent to the proposed TRO; c) Favourable representation received prior to commissioning and through more recent scheme advertisement, including consideration of the very low number and nature of objections; and, d) Support of statutory consultees including Greater Manchester Police and Transport for Greater Manchester.

Alternatives considered and rejected:

For the Traffic Regulation Order be amended or withdrawn.