Purpose

1. To present the comments received during the advertisement period for the Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs) relating to Calne High Street, together with the officer’s consideration of those representations. The report seeks a decision form the Cabinet Member on whether the ETRO should be made permanent.

• Order 1 To revoke The County of Wiltshire (High Street, Calne) (Weight Restriction) Experimental Order 2025 and introduce a 3.5 tonne weight limit on High Street, Calne - from its junction with Wood Street to its junction with A4 Curzon Street.

• Order 2 To introduce a 9.9 metre length restriction on High Street, Calne - from its junction with Wood Street to its junction with A4 Curzon Street.

1. To recommend proceeding with the introduction of the ETRO as advertised.

Decision

I approve that:

(i) The proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii) The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 4 August 2026 and will come into force on 12 August 2026.

Reasons for the decision

The Council has an adopted Air Quality Action Plan 2024-2029 which details actions required to deliver improvements to known areas of concern.

The proposals are in accordance with Priorities 2, 5 and 7 of the Council’s Business Plan.

Alternative options considered

To:

(i)    Implement the proposed ETRO as advertised.

(ii)   Abandon the proposals.