In a meeting held on Wednesday 20th August 2025, Councillor Khurram, Executive Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Regulatory Services, approved one-way traffic orders for Punch Street and St. Heliers Street, and Essingdon Street, but did not progress the order for Swan Lane, and also approved waiting restrictions for various streets in Astley Bridge Ward, with amendments. The Executive Cabinet Member also approved the procurement of a tender framework contract for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Examinations for 2026/27 and 2027/28, with the option to extend for a further two years.

Astley Bridge Ward Waiting Restrictions

The Executive Cabinet Member agreed to introduce waiting restrictions, including amendments, on various streets in Astley Bridge Ward. The proposals were advertised on 21st March 2025, and of the 37 consultations sent out, 4 representations were received, all from Ashworth Lane.

One representation was in full support, and three objected to the proposals. Councillor Fairclough stated via email that she was happy with the proposal. Parking Services expressed support for the proposal.

Swan Lane, St. Heliers Street and Punch Street One-Way Order

The Executive Cabinet Member approved the introduction of a one-way order on Punch Street and St. Heliers Street and Essingdon Street, but did not progress the one-way order for Swan Lane. The proposed order was advertised in February 2025, which included consultation with affected residents. For Swan Lane, 117 responses were received, with 83 objections, 33 in support, and 1 suggestion. For Punch Street, 1 objection and 1 in support was received.

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Examination Framework Contract

The Executive Cabinet Member agreed to procure a tender framework contract for Hackney Carriage¹ and Private Hire Vehicle Examinations for 2026/27 and 2027/28, with an option to extend the contract for a further two years during 2028/29 – 2029/2030. The income generated for vehicle examinations is paid directly to the vehicle examination provider by the vehicle proprietors/licence holder. Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle proprietors are entitled to choose which provider will deliver the vehicle examination. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency², and the current vehicle examination providers, will be given the opportunity to submit suggestions for both the tender evaluation criteria and vehicle examination methods, which will be implemented during the contract period.

Monitoring of Executive Member Decisions

The Borough Solicitor submitted a report which set out updated information regarding decisions that had previously been made by the Executive Cabinet Member. The Executive Cabinet Member noted the report.