Issue - meetings

The Panel gave consideration to a report regarding objections received to the introduction of road safety measures in the form of a traffic calming scheme, along Salmon Fields, Royton.

The proposal was promoted to improve road safety by reducing the speed of traffic making it a safer environment for vulnerable road users.

The proposal had been approved under delegated powers on 23^rd January 2023 and subsequently advertised. 8 letters of objections had been received. The basis of the objections was that the traffic which included articulated lorries would prefer to use Turf Lane instead of going over the proposed humps. This would be a danger to lives and parked cars along Turf Lane which was not suitable for articulated lorries. There was also concern with noise from the speed cushions and road noise from HGV’s, construction vehicles and local car clubs speeding up and down Salmon Fields late at night.

In light of the objections, it was recommended that a revised scheme for the traffic calming was introduced along the route comprising of a series of Road Humps in the form of Speed Cushions and Tables, and revised lining for the full length of Salmon Fields which would improve road safety by reducing the speed of traffic.

Options considered:

Option1: To approve the amended recommendation

Option 2: Not to approve the recommendation

RESOLVED that, as per the recommendation, the proposal be introduced as amended.