Newbury town centre Experimental Pedestrian Zone hours - revocation

August 14, 2026 Individual Executive Member Decisions (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website
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Decision

Individual Decision No:

ID4823

Portfolio Member:

Councillor Stuart Gourler, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Highways

Resolved that the Executive Member for Environment and Highways approves the proposals as set out in Section 8 of this report, namely that:

·       The Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) that completed its statutory consultation between 11 June and 3 July 2026 giving effect to revoking the Experimental TRO be Sealed and that the Pedestrian Zone return to the previous daily operational hours of 10am to 5pm, in accordance with the Executive Decision made on 21 May 2026 to allow vehicular traffic to enter the Pedestrian and Cycle Zone at 5pm from September 2026 onwards.

·       The respondents to the statutory consultation be informed accordingly.

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 21 August 2026, then it will be implemented.

Supporting Documents

1. ID 4823 - Newbury Experimental Pedestrian Zone revocation.pdf
1. ID 4823 - Pedestrian Zone revocation - Appx B.pdf
1. ID 4823 - Pedestrian Zone revocation - Appx C.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Aug 2026
Effective from22 Aug 2026
Subject to call-inYes