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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Public consultation on electric vehicle charger and double yellow lines by shops
A public consultation has been launched on the implementation of an electric vehicle (EV) charger and double yellow lines outside a row of shops. The developments would be brought in outside the strip of stores on Highfield Road in Farnworth, which includes Co-op, Premier and more. Bolton Council granted planning permission in July last year for an EV charger and its associated infrastructure such as line markings and electrical equipment. The plans would see two existing double parking bays turned into four EV charge parking bays. As part of the permission, the highways department would need to "carry out a review of Traffic Regulation Orders in the locality where necessary". The proposed yellow lines and parking bays (Image: Bolton Council) Now, a proposed traffic order has been uploaded to the council's website, outlining separate parts for the EV parking place and for double yellow lines. Read more: Raft of new double yellow lines to deal with 'anti-social parking and driving' Read more: Road could be made one way after safety concerns Read more: 'We have this serious issue of cars driven in an irresponsible way' - police respond In its reasoning, it says: "A planning application has been received and has been approved for two electric vehicle charging points outside the shops on Highfield Rd, an area which has a demand for on street parking but also has a turnover with visitors due to the varied nature of the business premises. "This proposal will introduce the associated restrictions, amending existing restrictions to accommodate the new bays. Highfield Road shops (Image: Google Maps) "To secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of traffic in pursuance of the Authority's duty under S.122 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984." The council says that any objections or representations should state the grounds they are made on and be sent either by email to highways@ or in writing to Highways and Engineering Division, 3rd Floor, Paderborn House, Civic Centre, Bolton BL1 1UA, no later than June 13. It asks anyone who does so to quote the reference 'TRO303992/JF/web' in all correspondence. This comes after a raft of new double yellow lines was brought in across Farnworth and Kearsley. The development comes as part of a bid to cut antisocial parking and driving. Some of the areas where restrictions were approved include around Kearsley West Nursery and Primary School in Primrose Street.
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Scotsman
Edinburgh parking: Angry public meeting over plans for Controlled Parking Zone in Portobello
An angry public meeting in Portobello town hall left council transport bosses in no doubt about the strength of feeling over a proposed parking scheme for the area. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Portobello/Craigmillar Conservative councillor Tim Jones said council officials were shouted down and transport convener Stephen Jenkinson struggled to control the meeting as locals voiced their opposition to the scheme. The council wants to introduce a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) stretching from King's Road to Joppa, operating from 8.30m to 5.30pm seven days a week. Residents would pay for parking permits to be able to park in or near their street and others would have to use pay and display machines. Campaigners against the CPZ leafleted cars in Portobello | TSPL Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) have been published and the formal consultation closes on May 23. Cllr Jones said more than 500 people packed Portobello town hall for Tuesday night's meeting. "The main seating area at ground level was completely packed and people were sitting in the gallery. They were queuing for about 45 minutes beforehand to get in. I was just amazed at the number of people there." He said it was a highly-charged meeting with "relentless questioning" from the audience. "The officers and the chair were jeered, hissed at and booed. The officer wanted to do a 10-minue introduction, but he spoke for about a minute and people started shouting out 'We don't want to hear your council speak'. He tried to struggle on but they wouldn't let him. What followed was two hours of intense questions from the audience. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "The atmosphere was electric. It was controlled rage. It was very difficult for Cllr Jenkinson to keep control." Cllr Jones said the concerns most often voiced were that Portobello did not need a CPZ and that people did not feel they were being listened to. "People kept shouting out 'We don't need a CPZ, stop imposing this on us'. "They pointed out the parking problem was only from May to September, why are you imposing these parking restrictions all year round when there's not a problem outside those months? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "And people were saying they were not being listened to. The council had already made up their mind, and this was just a tick-box exercise." He said people had raised the controversy over the closure of nearby Brunstane Road. "There were three consultations over that and the overwhelming majority opposed the closure of Brunstane Road, but the council didn't listen, they overrode the wishes of the people. People were saying 'This is just another Brunstane Road'.' Cllr Jones said businesses were unhappy and said they were going to have to close because their clientele just couldn't afford the parking charges. "Throughout the evening people shouted out 'We don't want your CPZ, leave us alone. we don't need a CPZ'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Near the end, a woman shouted out 'How many people here oppose the CPZ?' and over 500 hands went up. Then someone shouted out 'There are people here who do want a CPZ' and a few hands went up." Cllr Jones said the Brunstane Road closure had left people distrusting the council. "A clear majority of people objected to the Brunstane Road closure and they have been ignored. People have come to this meeting full of anger about that and they believe the same is going to happen here. 'I fully support the majority of residents who oppose the CPZ in Portobello and I made that clear in my election leaflet in 2022. This is a political decision made by the previous SNP/Labour administration and perpetuated by the present Labour administration. The Scottish Conservative group have consistently opposed any traffic regulation which does not have the support of the majority of residents." And he called for an independent traffic management study of the area worst affected by parking. "There is a problem with parking during that busy period from May to September, but I don't think just imposing a model from the city centre on Portobello is the answer." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cllr Jenkinson said the meeting had been called by council leader Jane Meagher as one of the Portobello/Craigmillar councillors but he had stepped in to chair it because she was out of town. And he said the meeting had been 'fairly hostile'. 'There were very clear views from the audience. However, the purpose of the meeting was really for council officers to explain the process and answer general questions. 'We are seeking views on the CPZ, positive, negative and neutral. But we reiterated a number of times that the way to engage with the consultation is through the formal process. To dtae there have been 1,300 comments and every single one of these comments will be responded to as part of the report that goes to committee. Officers will bring a suite of proposals, which the committee will vote on.'
Leader Live
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Leader Live
Wrexham roads to revert to 30mph by end of June, say council
That is according to Wrexham Council, who say work on reverting roads will start in May. Welsh Government introduced a default 20 mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales on September 17, 2023. The decision was met with mass opposition and in April 2024, Welsh Government announced a review of the 20 mph scheme. Following extensive member engagement and public consultation, a list of 52 sections of highway which met the Welsh Government criteria for reversion back to 30mph was presented to the Executive Board in February 2025 - and the Executive Board approved the list in full. Wrexham Council has since successfully applied for funding from Welsh Government and received a sum of £400,000. This is sufficient to cover the signage works to ensure full compliance in accordance with the legal Traffic Regulation Orders, in addition to some minor works on the highways to improve safety - a contractor has been appointed. The council today (May 21) confirmed that work on reverting the signage will start this month and it is anticipated that all 52 sections of highway will revert to 30 mph by the end of June. Cllr David A Bithell, lead member for Strategic Transport said: 'Upon receiving the results of the public consultation it was obvious that the majority were not keen on many new 20mph and the impacts that they had. 'We have listened, considered the evidence and as a result are changing back 52 sections of highway – funded not through local means but from funding from Welsh Government. 'We are the first authority in Wales to start the process of reverting roads back. MOST READ: "Major milestone" as new store set to open at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham Wales Comic Con to return later this year - but at a new north Wales location! Police probe reports of male approaching young girls in Flinshire 'Whilst the changes to signage are being implemented it is advised that drivers stick to the signposted maximum speed limit and drive to the road conditions. 'Pre-existing 20mph zones such as around schools will not be changing and there is no excuse for speeding in these areas.' The list approved by Executive Board for reversion to 30 mph is below. Please note that the legal TRO covers 52 sections of highway. Some sections of highway are contained within the same 'road' which explains why there are not 52 names in the list below:
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
City centre traffic bans to be made permanent in major Scots location – see if you'll be affected
Scroll down to find out which streets the ban covers PARK STRIFE City centre traffic bans to be made permanent in major Scots location – see if you'll be affected TRAFFIC bans in a major Scottish city are set to be made permanent after a year-and-a-half trial period. In a bid to promote cycling, walking, and improve pedestrian safety, council chiefs introduced controversial plans to restrict vehicle access to certain parts of the city. Advertisement 1 The traffic ban is set to be made permanent in Edinburgh Credit: Alamy The changes, which will remain in force until August 18, include a ban on motorists on Edinburgh's Cockburn Street, part of High Street, Victoria Street, West Bow Street, and parts of Waverly Bridge. Waiting restrictions were also implemented on Cockburn Street, Victoria Street, West Bow, and Waverly Bridge. On Waverly Bridge, these restrictions are enforced 24 hours a day. Yesterday, at a Traffic Regulation Orders subcommittee meeting, councillors voted to make these changes permanent, reports Edinburgh Live. Advertisement It was also proposed that another traffic ban enforced in the eastern part of the the city centre be made permanent. Set to continue until October this year, it encompasses London Road and along the A1 corridor, including Duddingston Road, Duddingston Road West, King's Place, Seafield Street, Seafield Road East, Hope Lane, and Stanley Street. But councillors chose to postpone that decision due to uncertainty over whether permanent infrastructure can be put in place to accommodate it. The continued traffic ban was blasted by one local councillor who branded the scheme "underfunded and ill-prepared". Advertisement Councillor for Edinburgh's Morningside ward Marie Clair Munro slammed the plans on social media, writing: "I have grave reservations about the Council's plan to ban through traffic on key city centre routes such as North Bridge, Cowgate, and The Mound. I've raised these concerns repeatedly at the Transport Committee, but they have, regrettably, fallen on deaf ears. "These proposals risk diverting traffic onto already congested roads like Lothian Road, increasing delays, harming local businesses, and disrupting daily life—all with little evidence that they will deliver meaningful improvements. Scots barber chases off 'chancer' traffic warden trying to give cars tickets THREE HOURS early "The delayed closure of Cowgate only highlights how underfunded and ill-prepared this scheme truly is." We told previously how Scots councils have raked in nearly £1m in fines from motorists breaking new parking laws. Advertisement It comes after local authorities were handed the power to fine people for a full range of bad habits that have become common on the roads.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Edinburgh traffic bans in city centre to be made permanent following trial
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Traffic bans on several city centre streets are to be made permanent after being trialled over the past year and a half. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... During Covid, the council rolled out many impromptu changes to Edinburgh's road network to promote cycling and walking. Many of these changes were later formally trialled through Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders, which allow the council to amend how streets work. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The trial, which remains in effect until 18 August of this year, involved a ban on most or all road traffic on Cockburn Street, part of High Street, Victoria Street and West Bow, as well as on part of Waverley Bridge. The traffic ban in Edinburgh's Cockburn Street's, which is in effect during certain times of day, has been made permanent | Google Maps It also introduced waiting restrictions on Cockburn Street, Victoria Street, West Bow and Waverley Bridge, with the Waverley Bridge restrictions being in effect 24 hours per day. At a meeting of the Traffic Regulation Orders subcommittee on Monday, councillors agreed to make the changes permanent. Officers also asked councillors to make trial measures to the east of the city centre, which expire in October, permanent. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The changes were tried on London Road and along the A1 corridor, on Duddingston Road, Duddingston Road West, King's Place, Seafield Street, Seafield Road East, Hope Lane and Stanley Street. However, councillors chose to defer that decision until a later meeting, in part due to uncertainty over how quickly permanent infrastructure can be built. Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Lang said his personal support for deferring the decision came due to safety risks, as he said some people had tripped on the temporary infrastructure in place, causing them to be injured. Councillors also considered a range of minor amendments to parking rules in parts of the city. The officers recommendation, which was to take up all of the proposed changes minus the loss of one parking space on Eildon Terrace, was approved by the sub-committee.
