Decision details

To seek approval for the progression of a Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which will prohibit waiting on Bridle Way, Netherton.

Decision(s):

(1)  the implementation of a Traffic Regulation Order be approved, the effect of which will prohibit waiting on the south-east side of Bridle Way, from a point 130 metres south-west of the south-westerly kerbline of Bridle Way (north-eastern leg) projected to a point 74 metres south-west of the south-westerly kerbline of Bridle Way (north-eastern leg) projected;

(2)  the necessary legal procedures, including those of public consultation and advertising the Council’s intention to implement the Order, be approved;

(3)  in the event that no objections are received during the consultation process referred to in (2) above, the Chief Legal & Democratic Officer be authorised to make the Order and the Highway Management Manager be authorised to implement the Order; and in the event that objections are received during the consultation process, the matter be referred to Licensing & Regulatory Committee for consideration in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

Reasons for the Decision(s):

The Council has the power to revoke a Traffic Regulation Order (Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984) as well as the power to make a new Traffic Regulation Order (Section 1 of that Act). Authorisation to advertise new Traffic Regulation Orders falls under the remit of Cabinet Member Locality Services.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: (including any Risk Implications)

None