Purpose

The Firs Primary School has increased
from a 2-form entry school to a 3-form entry school, and after the
expansion the school will cater for an additional 210 pupils. To
accommodate the increase of pupils a new pedestrian access onto
Firs Road has been included as part of the expansion works. Firs
Primary School have asked the Council to install a School Keep
Clear marking to prevent vehicles from parking directly outside the
new access to maintain pedestrian safety. The proposal includes a
length of No Waiting Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

By introducing the proposed restrictions,
it will provide a clear path for pedestrians to access the school
without vehicular conflict maintaining pedestrian
safety.

The formal consultation took place on
17th December 2024 – 7th January 2025.
A total of 2 objections to the proposal.
Having considered the representations received, approval is
sought to introduce the scheme as shown on drawing E9352-02 and
described in the schedule within this report.

Decision

1)   
That the results of the consultation and objections
received be noted.
 
2)   
That following careful consideration of the
objections and comments received, authorisation be given to make
and introduce the Traffic Regulation Order as advertised, as
detailed in the Schedules to this report and shown on drawing
E9352-01 as so as is practicable.

 
3)   
That the objectors be informed of the decision
made.

Reasons for the decision

To
introduce waiting restrictions, in the interests of highway safety
and to discourage obstruction of the highway.
 

Alternative options considered

Not
progressing the proposals would be detrimental to road safety
around the school.