Decision

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I, Councillor Mike McCusker, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Planning, Transport, Sustainable Development & Regeneration, in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council Constitution, do hereby:

Authorise the permanent making of the Traffic Regulation Order(s) below, in the original form, as set out in the report:

TRO 2453 – Chapel Street / Trinity Way / St Stephen Street / Ford Street – Phase 1

·       CITY OF SALFORD (ST STEPHEN STREET AT ITS JUNCTION WITH CHAPEL STREET, BLACKFRIARS AND TRINITY) (PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) ORDER 2026

·       CITY OF SALFORD (FORD STREET, BLACKFRIARS AND TRINITY) (ONE WAY TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

·       CITY OF SALFORD (FORD STREET, BLACKFRIARS AND TRINITY) (20 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2026

·       CITY OF SALFORD (FORD STREET, BLACKFRIARS AND TRINITY) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING, LIMITED WAITING PARKING PLACE, DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACE AND AMENDMENT / REVOCATION) ORDER 2026

·       SALFORD CITY COUNCIL, CHAPEL STREET, BLACKFRIARS AND TRINITY / ORDSALL, PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF ROAD HUMP

The Reasons are: That the necessary action be taken under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to advertise the intention to make the above-listed Traffic Orders permanent. The implementation of these Orders will support walking, cycling and bus travel, improve road safety, and reduce the attractiveness of the Trinity Neighbourhood as a route for non-local through traffic seeking to bypass the Inner Relief Route, thereby contributing to a quieter, safer and more pleasant residential environment.

Options considered and rejected were: In determining the proposals, Officers considered and rejected a range of alternative options, including introducing access-only restrictions and ANPR enforcement on Ford Street, pedestrianising Ford Street, retaining vehicular access at the St Stephen Street/Chapel Street junction with alternative traffic management measures (including one-way operation, keep-clear markings or improved access arrangements) and reducing the operational hours of the Chapel Street bus lane. These alternatives were rejected as they were either disproportionate to the evidence, less effective in reducing non-local through traffic and improving conditions for walking, cycling and public transport, would compromise local access or network efficiency, or were more appropriately deferred for consideration as part of future Phase 2 neighbourhood improvement proposals. Officers concluded that the recommended measures provide the most balanced and evidence-led approach to improving road safety, supporting sustainable travel and discouraging through traffic from using residential streets as a shortcut.

Assessment of Risk: The scheme has been designed in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual and Traffic Sign Regulations and General Directions 2016. The design of the scheme is also subject to the Road Safety Audit process. The scheme will contribute to improving the safety of all highway users and promoting active travel.  

The source of funding: The scheme is funded by the City Regions Sustainable Transport Settlement.

Legal Advice obtained: Paul Haley, Senior Legal Officer, 13/08/2026

The Council, by virtue of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 can introduce orders to manage traffic. Where Traffic Regulation Orders are required, they should not give rise to any particular legal implications provided the works and procedures are carried out in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements, which would include the consideration of any objections to a proposed Traffic Regulation Order.

Financial Advice obtained: Ian Cowburn, Senior Accountant, 13/08/2026

The source of funding is: CRSTS Grant - Chapel Street / Trinity Way Phase 1 delivery funding.

This report details the Traffic Regulation Order process associated with the Phase 1 of the Chapel Street / Trinity Way CRSTS scheme.

The scheme is recognised in the Place, Infrastructure capital programme for 2026/27 and will be funded from the CRSTS Streets for All grant awarded to SCC to deliver Phase 1 of the Chapel Street scheme.

Procurement Advice obtained: There are no procurement implications contained within this report.

The following documents have been used to assist the decision process:

Proposal Plan and Lead Member Report.

Contact Officer: Michael Kilby                        Email: Michael.Kilby@salford.gov.uk

This decision is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.

The appropriate scrutiny panel to call-in the decision is the Growth & Prosperity Scrutiny Panel.

Signed: Councillor McCusker                 Dated: 9th September 2026

Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Planning, Transport, Sustainable Development & Regeneration

This decision was published on 11th September 2026.

This decision will come into force at 4:00pm on 18th September 2026, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.