Purpose

A previous report to Licensing and Regulatory
Committee, in September 2022, set out the  Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) necessary to
support the delivery of the Les Transformation de Southport Phase 1
scheme in Southport. Cabinet Member is now requested to approve the
implementation, subject to consultation and other legal procedures,
of revised TRO’s to support proposed modifications to the
scheme which have arisen from recent engagement.

Decision

Decision(s): That
 
(1) the implementation of the Traffic
Regulation Orders, detailed in paragraph 1.15. 1,16 and 1.17 be
approved,
 
(2) the necessary legal procedures, including
those of public consultation and advertising the Council’s
intention to implement the Orders, be approved; and
 
(3) in the event that no objections are
received during the consultation process referred to in (2) above,
the Head of Regulation & Compliance be authorised to make the
Order and the Highway Management Manager be authorised to implement
the Order; and in the event that objections are received during the
consultation process, the matter be referred to the Licensing &
Regulatory Committee for consideration in accordance with the
Council’s Constitution.
 
Reason(s) for the
Decision(s):
 
In order to enhance the quality
for the scheme on Market Street, support the existing bus service
on Eastbank Street and provide an area for potential enhanced
footway area, whilst retaining an important loading bay on King
Street, it is necessary to make amendments to previous agreed
TRO’s.
 
Alternative Options
Considered and Rejected
 
The scheme could be delivered as per the
initial agreed TRO. This, however, would not produce the additional
improvements to public transport infrastructure on Eastbank Street
and further discussions would be needed with the LCRCA bus
team.
 
Maintaining the current TRO on Market Street
would limit the ability to change the appearance to a fully
pedestrianised street. Similarly on King Street the current
arrangement would prevent businesses from being able to introduce
outdoor seating, subject to a license application.