Decision details

Lancashire County Council (Broadway, Holme Street and Sagar Street, Nelson, Pendle Borough) (Removal and Introduction of Pedestrian Crossing) Legal Reference: LSG4/894.19845/AFR

Decision Maker: Director of Highways and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed restrictions are to support the improved amenity in Nelson Town Centre, with improved pedestrian and cycle access and linkage across Nelson.

All the proposals will work together to create a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and vulnerable users. It is hoped this will give confidence to encourage more users to consider commuting via non-motorised means and this will improve health and air quality for the residents of Nelson.

Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 1 November-2024 and 29 November-2024 which included advertising in the local press and notices being displayed on site. Divisional county councillors were consulted along with the council's usual consultees and the consultation documents posted on the council's website.

Following formal consultation No Objections were received

Decision:

Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, took the decision to improve the proposed restrictions of removing and introduction of a pedestrian crossing.

Divisions Affected: Brierfield & Nelson West; Nelson East;

Contact: Peter Bell Email: peter.bell@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 536818.

Date of decision: 16/01/2025

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