Purpose

To seek approval for the
progression of a Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which will
reduce the existing 60mph speed limit on Northway to
40mph.
 

Decision

Decision(s):
 

(1) 
the implementation of a Traffic Regulation Order be
approved, the effect of which will introduce a 40mph speed limit on
A59 Northway, from a point 85 metres north east of the north east
kerb line of Kenyons Lane to the
Sefton/Lancashire boundary;

(2) 
the necessary legal procedures, including those of
public consultation and advertising the Council’s intention
to implement the Order, be approved;
(3) 
in the event that no objections are received during
the consultation process referred to in (2) above, the Chief Legal
& Democratic Officer 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 Licensing &
Regulatory Committee for consideration in accordance with the
Council’s Constitution.
 
Reasons for the Decision(s):
 
The Council has the power to revoke a Traffic Regulation
Order (Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act
1984) as well as the power to make a new Traffic Regulation Order
(Section 1 of that Act). Authorisation to
advertise new Traffic Regulation Orders falls under the remit of
Cabinet Member Locality Services.
 
 
Alternative Options
Considered and Rejected: (including any
Risk Implications)
 
None