Lancashire County Council (Lower Antley Street, Accrington, Hyndburn Borough) (Prohibition of Driving Except Access and Pedal Cycles) Order 202* Legal Reference: LSG4/894.20355/AFR
Decision Maker: Director of Highways and Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Purpose:
It is proposed to introduce a 'Prohibition of
Driving Except for Access and Cycles' on Lower Antley Street from
its junction with Barlow Street to its junction with Sidings
Way.
The purpose of this proposal is to prohibit vehicles entering this
area except for access and cycles, to facilitate the safe access
and egress to the parking facilities associated with the adjacent
community centre and Mosque.
Consultations
Formal consultation was carried out between 21 February 2025 and 21
March 2025 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, on behalf of Matt Townsend, Director of Highways and Transport took the decision to approve the proposal for the purpose of avoiding conflict between vehicles and pedestrians by using the controlled pedestrian facility across the exit arm of the junction.
Divisions Affected: Accrington West & Oswaldtwistle Central;
Contact: Peter Bell Email: peter.bell@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 536818.
Date of decision: 02/04/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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