Purpose

Decision to implement a
controlled pedestrian crossing and a prohibition of motor vehicles
restriction.

Decision

That the Cabinet Member for Climate
Emergency, Clean Air & Streets (“Cabinet
Member”):
 
1. 
Approves the
installation of a controlled pedestrian crossing, prohibition of
motor vehicle restriction at the junction of Long Lane and
Wild’s Rentsand the
introduction of a two way traffic operation on Wild’s Rents
between the junction of Decima Street and the vehicle crossover
entrance to No.18 implemented by way of powers under the Highways
Act 1980 (“1980 Act”), the Road Traffic Regulation Act
(“1984 Act”), and orders made under the 1984 Act
subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and
procedures.
2. 
Instructs officers to make the necessary Traffic
Management Orders (“TMO”) in accordance with sections 6
and 124 of the 1984 Act subject to statutory consultation carried
out pursuant to the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure)
(England and Wales) Regulations 1996 (“1996
Regulations”).
3. 
Notes that in the event objections are received
following statutory consultation, a further report will be
presented to the Cabinet Member in order for him to determine
whether to proceed with the making of the TMOs.
4. 
Authorises officers to exercise discretion as to
whether or not to hold a public inquiry in the event objections are
received related to any of the proposed TMOs following statutory
consultation pursuant to Regulation 9(1) of the 1996
Regulations. 
5. 
Authorises officers to
carry out the necessary statutory notification in accordance with
sections 90A to 90F of the 1980 Act and the Highways (Road Humps)
Regulations 1999 (“1999 Regulations”).
6. 
Authorises officers to
exercise discretion as to whether or not to hold a public inquiry
in the event objections are received in respect of the proposed
traffic calming measures (raised tables) in accordance with section
90C(4) of the 1980 Act.