Purpose

To consider representations made to the advertisement
of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) in relation to proposed waiting
restrictions on the following roads in Melksham, Melksham Without
and Semington, and to recommend an appropriate way
forward.
 

·      
Avro
Way

Barnes Wallis Close
Canal Bridge
Kenilworth Gardens
Lancaster Road
Lysander Road
Maitland Place
Merlin Way
Mitchell Drive
Newall Road
Pathfinder Way
Portal Road
Skylark Road
Swift Way
Union Street
Waverley Gardens
Westinghouse Way
Westlands Lane
Woodstock Gardens

 

Content

DECISION MADE
 
I
approve that:
 
(i( The proposals be implemented as advertised,
subject to the minor amendments to the proposals in
detailed in Appendix 4.
 
(ii)  The objectors be advised
accordingly.
 
This decision was published on
26 November 2025 and will come into force on 4 December
2025.
 

Reasons for the decision

Implementation of these waiting
restrictions will help to address road safety concerns raised to
the Melksham LHFIG on behalf of Melksham Town Council, Melksham
Without Parish Council and Semington
Parish Council and the local community, by improving visibility to
junctions and access for residents, service vehicles and emergency
services in these locations.
 
The proposals are in accordance
with priorities 2 and 3 in Wiltshire Council’s Business Plan
2022 – 2032.
 
The proposals have the support
of the locally elected members, Melksham Local Highway &
Footway Improvement Group and Area Board.

Alternative options considered

To:
 
(i)            
Implement the
proposals as advertised.
 
(ii)           
Implement the
proposals as advertised with amendments.
 
(iii)         
Abandon the
proposals.