Issue - meetings

Cabinet considered a report setting out a proposal for the closure of the slip road from the A59 Liverpool Road to A59 Golden Way in Penwortham for all vehicular traffic, whilst keeping it open for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists. Cabinet were advised that this proposal was brought in order to comply with planning condition 10 of the Penwortham Bypass (the Bypass) planning permission, which sought to discourage through vehicular traffic on the A59.

Cabinet noted the extensive traffic modelling that had been carried out, and considered the objections made and responses from officers. In considering the report, Cabinet noted additional environmental and air quality benefits, and opportunities to improve the public space in the town centre.

Resolved: That approval be given to the closure of the slip road between the A59 Liverpool Road and A59 Golden Way to all public vehicular traffic whilst keeping it open for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists by the making of a Traffic Regulation Order.