LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAY FORUM FOR MELTON

THURSDAY, 18 JULY 2013 AT 6.00 PM

TO BE HELD AT MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICES (CC2)

AGENDA

Item

1. Chairman's welcome

2. Apologies for absence

3. Any other items which the Chairman has decided to take as urgent elsewhere on the agenda

4. Declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda

5. Minutes of the previous meeting (Pages 3-10)

6. Chairman's update

(a) Highways Forum overview for new Members (Pages 11-12)

(b) Highway Forum Index / guidance on searching for items (Pages 13-18)

(c) Pavement parking campaign update (Pages 19-20)

(d) Speed limit update (Pages 21-22)

(e) 7.5 tonne weight restriction enforcement update (Pages 23-26)

(f) Improving customer service on highways related matters (Pages 27-28)

(g) Sunken Manhole Covers (Pages 29-30)

(h) Winter Maintenance (Pages 31-32)

Officer to Contact: Sue Dann, Democratic Support ◦ Department of Environment and Transport ◦ Leicestershire County Council ◦ County Hall Glenfield ◦ Leicestershire ◦ LE3 8RJ ◦ Tel: 0116 305 7122 ◦ Email: [email protected]

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7. Presentation of petitions under Standing Order 36.

A petition with 37 signatures from Mr James Houghton will be presented. The petition asks for weight restrictions for HGVs above 7.5 tonnes to be placed on Goadby Road, Waltham on the Wolds

‘Goadby Road Action Group

We request an urgent weight restriction for HGVs above 7.5 tonnes to be placed on Goadby Road as the road and junction with the A607 is not suitable for HGV use and as such is placing unnecessary risk on all users, particularly pedestrians…”

8. Development and the road network around Old Dalby (Pages 33-38)

9. Traffic Management in Melton Mowbray Town Centre (Pages 39-42)

10. Opportunities for streamlining the traffic regulation order (Pages 43-50) (TRO) process

11. Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 (Pages 51-58)

12. Reducing sign clutter: the national and local picture (Pages 59-62)

13. 2013/14 maintenance and improvements programmes - (Pages 63-76) information item

14. Programme of traffic regulation orders and signing and (Pages 77-88) lining schemes - current position - information item

15. On-going action statement - nothing to report

16. Items for consideration for future discussion

Will Members please submit these in writing to the officers prior to the meeting

17. Any other items the Chairman has decided is urgent

18. Date of the next meeting - 31st October 2013 Council Chamber at Melton Borough Council offices

19. Chairman's closing remarks

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON HELD AT THE MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL OFFICES ON TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2013 AT 6.00 PM

PRESENT

County Councillors Borough Councillors Cllr P A Roffey DL (Chairman) Cllr P M Chandler Cllr J T Orson Cllr J Douglas Cllr J Wyatt

The following also attended the meeting:

County Officers present: V. Turner, M. Sheldrake, D. Wright, A. Avison, D.R. Bradbury

Borough Officer present: P. Gilding

228. CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME

The Chairman welcomed Members and officers to the meeting.

229. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr P Posnett CC, Cllr J B Rhodes CC and Ms C Marshall MBC

230. URGENT ITEMS

There were no urgent items.

231. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

232. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

The minutes of the previous meeting held on Thursday 25th October 2012 were confirmed and signed as a true record of the meeting.

233. CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

The Chairman asked Mr Wright to introduce the first four items in the update.

i) 20mph speed limits update

Mr Wright explained that the Department for Transport (DfT) had been reviewing the guidelines which have culminated in a new document ‘Setting Local Speed Limits’. The DfT has undertaken a formal consultation process which ended on the 5th October 2012. The document has recently been published and officers are at present going through what is a very lengthy document in order to formulate the County Councils policy on speed limits.

Mr Wright agreed to bring an update to the next meeting. 4

Mr Wright explained that the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) have stated that the police will not enforce 20mph speed limits unless they are self-enforcing through traffic calming or other such methods. ii) Pavement parking campaign (verbal update)

Mr Wright confirmed that the report on pavement parking had now gone to all the seven Forums. All of the seven districts had now shown interest in running an education campaign based on the campaign run by Charnwood Borough Council.

Mr Tony Beirne of North West Leicestershire District Council is now co-ordinating a campaign to be launched on the 5th March 2013. Mr Wright agreed to bring a further update on this item. iii) HGV issues

Mr Wright confirmed that this update is in response to questions from Members at the previous meeting.

The update gives details on what progress has been made by the County Council and the Police in addressing the problems of HGVs.

Mr Wright explained that officers are able to run a trial of temporary signs indicating that the road is in an HGV restricted area. He asked if Members could provide him with example areas that could be used in a trial.

Cllr J.T. Orson CC gave Mr Wright several areas which would form a trial.

Cllr Orson also asked if officers would consider following Nottinghamshire County Council’s example of lifting the 7.5 tonne limit off a particular road in order to let HGVs have direct access to collect and drop off. This would certainly benefit access to Long Clawson dairy and take away the strain on other areas. Mr Wright agreed to investigate. iv) Sign de-cluttering in Melton town centre

Mr Wright explained that this proposal was identified through an enquiry by Melton Borough Council regarding new signing to their offices on Burton Street. A review of the existing signage was undertaken, with the result that a total of 90 signs were identified in the area that would be subject to review.

The aim of the proposal is to identify and remove unnecessary, obsolete and damaged signs. It is proposed that there be an overall reduction in the region of 40% of the 90 signs identified. Mr Wright confirmed that it is planned that the work will commence in April or May of this year.

Cllr Orson welcomed this proposal for Melton. In Old Dalby, over a distance of a mile, there are approximately 80 signs.

The Chairman praised the proposal, in that it de-clutters and reduces maintenance costs. v) Network Rail Bridge replacement work, A607, Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray

The Chairman asked Mr Sheldrake to introduce this item. Mr Sheldrake explained that the update brings Members up to date with the final stage of the landscaping work undertaken as part of the bridge replacement scheme. 5

Cllr Orson commented that the trees chosen were wholly appropriate. He welcomed the look and that the County Council was taking over the maintenance responsibilities.

The Chairman commented that it was a good outcome to an issue that was not the fault of the County Council.

vi) Developments and the road network in Old Dalby (verbal update)

The Chairman asked Mr Sheldrake to give a verbal update.

Mr Sheldrake apologised to Cllr Orson for not having brought a full report to this meeting. He confirmed that he had commissioned a traffic count to be undertaken this month. The data collected will be used in comparison to data collected from a survey undertaken in February 2008. He agreed to discuss the findings with Cllr Orson and bring a report to the next meeting.

234. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS UNDER STANDING ORDER 36

There were no current petitions.

235. QUIET SURFACES

The Forum considered a report by the Director of Environment and Transport on quiet road surfaces. The report was introduced by Mr Turner with a copy filed with the minutes.

Mr Turner confirmed that this report had been requested by Cllr Orson at the previous meeting. The information in the report informs Members on the types of surfaces and the noise levels of the various surfaces.

In 2007, the County Council commissioned the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) to undertake a study into the noise generated by various surface materials used in the county. The figures in the report are from the commissioned work.

Mr Turner asked Members to consider the conclusions of the report:

− that the difference in noise levels between different surface materials is minor. − the biggest difference in noise levels is generated by increased traffic speed. However, the impact of an increase in speed is considered as moderate. − noise on its own would not be considered sufficient to justify any lowering of speed limits.

Mr Turner explained to Members the impact of the difference in decibel readings.

The Chairman commented on table 3 of the report and the relative cost of the different materials.

Cllr Orson thanked Mr Turner for the report and asked if a copy could be forwarded to Burton Lazaars Parish Council.

Mr Bradbury agreed to ask officers to forward a copy of the report.

Mr Wright confirmed that the new guidance from the DfT does state that local authorities can take into account noise and air pollution when considering speed limits in the future.

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Mr Sheldrake explained that work undertaken in Burton Lazaars on the road surface has improved the noise problem. However, this was as a result of providing a smoother running surface, not the choice of material.

RECOMMENDATIONS

i) That the report of the Director of Environment and Transport be noted; and ii) that a copy of the report be forwarded to Burton Lazaars Parish Council.

236. ENERGY REDUCTION FOR STREET LIGHTING PROJECT

The Forum considered a report by the Director of Environment and Transport on the progress of the street lighting energy reduction project. The report was introduced by Mr Turner with a copy filed with the minutes.

Mr Turner took Members through the report and confirmed that attached to the report was a copy of the report submitted to the Scrutiny Commission on 1 st February 2012.

Mr Turner explained the position at the start of December 2012 on part-night lighting, the financial savings achieved and the carbon savings achieved.

The project has delivered what it set out to do and will continue to do so.

Cllr Orson commented on the excellent news in the report. The County Council was saving a large amount of money and helping the environment.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report of the Director of Environment and Transport be noted.

237. IMPROVEMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICES (VERBAL UPDATE)

Mr Turner confirmed that he and his Assistant Director, Mark Stevens, were working with Customer Services to try to improve the service provided to the public. The planned improvements were:

− making the customer more aware of what to expect − improving performance on the feedback to the customer − improving I.T. − improving the system used by Mr Turner’s team for recording complaints

Mr Turner explained that officers were also looking to develop an account for parish councils where they can access and monitor the progress of complaints. An update will come to the next meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That Members note the verbal update.

238. DRAINAGE AND FLOODING

The Forum considered a report by the Director of Environment and Transport on drainage and flooding. The report was introduced by Mr Turner with a copy filed with the minutes.

Mr Turner took Members through the various aspects of the drainage assets and who had responsibility for each asset.

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He explained that Leicestershire County Council was now the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) for the county. The team taking on the responsibilities is led by Nic Rowe at County Hall.

Mr Turner highlighted paragraph 9 of the report which explains the role of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF). The LRF was formed in 2005 consisting of specific organisations who work together to prepare, respond and recover from different types of major incidents or emergencies.

Mr Turner went on to explain that local authorities had no legal obligation to supply sandbags to the public. However, individual authorities act in accordance with their own individual flood policies, plans and procedures. As part of these policies, plans and procedures, each district/borough council has been given the opportunity to purchase sand-less bags (gel-bags), which can be easily stored ready for usage.

Mr Turner explained that the LLFA has been given new powers to investigate when there is a flooding incident in order to formulate a plan to avoid future similar incidents.

Cllr P.M Chandler BC pointed out, that in her patch, they had a flood warden, a retired farmer who understood the problems of flooding and drainage. He co- ordinates the provision of sandbags which are stored in farm yards near to the river. The flooding usually occurs at Croxton Kerrial. Cllr Chandler thanked Jim Worley at the Borough Council for his help and recommended the use of flood wardens.

Cllr Orson stated that it would be worthwhile for officers to explain to NFU members what their responsibilities as landowners were. He also asked if this report could be forwarded to parish councils in the Melton area. Mr Turner agreed to take on board.

RECOMMENDATIONS

i) That the report of the Director of Environment and Transport be noted; and ii) that a copy of the report be circulated to Parish Councils in the Melton area.

239. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TEAM STRUCTURE, ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND WORK PROGRAMMES

The Forum considered a report by the Director of Environment and Transport on the re-organisation of the traffic management function. The report was presented by Mr Wright with a copy filed with the minutes.

Mr Wright took Members through the report highlighting the structure of the traffic management team, its aims and objectives and how the works programme was arrived at.

He highlighted to Members, Appendices C and D of the report which showed the planned programme of works on a county-wide basis. This reflects the county-wide allocation of budget which replaces the previous area based budget approach. This may result in some areas not having as many schemes as another area, as the schemes are now assessed on a priority ranking system across the county.

Mr Wright stated that he was prepared to answer any questions on particular schemes outside the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report of the Director of Environment and Transport be noted.

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240. REINSTATEMENT OF ROAD CENTRELINE MARKINGS FOLLOWING SURFACE DRESSING TREATMENT

The Forum considered a report by the Director of Environment and Transport on the reinstatement of road centreline markings following surface dressing treatment. The report was introduced by Mr Avison with a copy filed with the minutes.

Mr Wright introduced Andrew Avison who is a graduate transport planner in the Department. As part of his training, Mr Avison is working in several different sections.

Mr Avison explained that the purpose of the report was to inform Members of the criteria used when considering whether to replace road centrelines, following surface dressing treatment.

Mr Avison confirmed that, if the road centrelines were not replaced, there would be a small cost saving to the County Council. In addition to the saving in financial terms, there was also the positive effect on the character of the location, especially in rural areas or areas of historic importance.

Mr Avison highlighted the work undertaken by TRL and the Civil Engineering and Environment Associates (CEEMA) commissioned by Wiltshire County Council in 2003.

The conclusion of the work undertaken was that, in the absence of white lines in the centre of the road, drivers reduce their speeds.

Mr Avison confirmed that, predominantly, rural areas would be considered. He also took Members through the criteria behind the proposal in the report under paragraphs 10 and 11.

Finally, Mr Avison pointed out paragraph 24 which shows sites that have already had the centre lines removed, some dating back over 10 years. All these sites have had their recent accident records inspected. The data collected shows that there have been no injury accidents recorded at these sites which could be attributable to the removal of the lines.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report of the Director of Environment and Transport be noted.

241. SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL - UPDATE

The Forum considered a report by the Director of Environment and Transport on sustainable travel to school. The report was introduced by Mr Turner with a copy filed with the minutes.

Mr Turner explained that this was the annual report on school travel plans. The appendices show the schools in the Melton district that are working on reviewing their plans. Mr Turner confirmed the County Council will still work with school academies to develop STPs if the academies wish them to.

RECOMMENDATION

That the report of the Director of Environment and Transport be noted.

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242. 2012/13 CAPITAL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAMME – INFORMATION ITEM

Members were asked to note the report.

243. PROGRAMME OF DEVELOPER FUNDED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS – CURRENT POSITION - INFORMATION ONLY

Members were asked to note the report.

244. ON-GOING ACTION STATEMENT

There were no outstanding on-going actions.

245. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION

The Chairman stated that Cllr Posnett had asked for a report to be brought to the next meeting on winter maintenance in Melton. He asked Mr Bradbury to e-mail Cllr Posnett for more details.

246. ANY OTHER ITEMS THE CHAIRMAN HAS DECIDED IS URGENT

There were no urgent items.

247. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING

The Chairman confirmed the date of the next meeting as Thursday 18th July 2013 at 6.00pm

248. CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS

Cllr Orson, on behalf of the Forum, gave thanks to the Chairman for his work on behalf of Melton in the 10 years that he has stood as Chairman of the Melton Forum. He wished him a happy retirement.

Mr Sheldrake, on behalf of officers, commented that his chairmanship reflected his passion and interest in highway matters. This passion has enabled officers to develop relationships with Forum Members.

The Chairman thanked Members and officers. He confirmed that he is a great supporter of Highway Forums, in that issues can be discussed with officers. He stated that the county has excellent officers in highways, and he thanked them for their support on the Highway Forum.

5th February 2013 Chairman

6.00 – 7.40 pm Date

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT a) Highways Forum overview for new Members

1. Highway Forums arose from the Highways Best Value Review undertaken in 2002 as a vehicle for locally elected Members to meet in each district to discuss highway issues. The Forums commenced in June 2003 and focus on issues that affect the whole of the district. Patch issues should be addressed with officers at any time outside the meetings.

2. In February 2012, the Cabinet agreed to improve the management of Highway Forums having regard to the continuing need to make efficiency savings and improve effectiveness. From 1st April 2012, the following was agreed:

• The number of meetings were reduced from 4 to 3 a year

• The meetings were limited to 2 hours, subject to the Chairman's discretion

• The traffic regulation order (TRO) and maintenance/Improvements reports would be for information only. Detailed questions can be raised outside the meeting

• There are minor changes to the arrangement in dealing with petitions in that officers are to communicate the outcomes of investigations within 4 months after the formal presentation of the petition.

Officer to Contact Dave Bradbury - Forum Administrator Email: [email protected]

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

b) Highways Forum index / guidance on searching for items

Index of Highways Forum agenda items

1. An index has been compiled of all items that have been discussed at Highway Forum meetings over the last 10 years.

2. This index will be updated following each Highway Forum and will be published with the minutes.

3. Members can search this index easily to find out what issues have been discussed at each Highway Forum.

Searching for documents on the Web – guidance notes

4. A set of guidance notes have been created, which show Members how to search and retrieve items that have been discussed at all Member meetings, including the Highway Forums. The guidance notes have been attached as an appendix to this update for information.

5. Members can use this facility to search for keywords and can set the search criteria to concentrate on certain areas and dates.

Officer to Contact Vic Turner Tel: (0116) 305 2114 / 2202 Email: [email protected]

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To get to the searching tool, please follow this link http://politics.leics.gov.uk/ieDocSearch.aspx?

When you have followed the link, this should bring up the above screen.

To search for a document - for example, relating to drainage for the Harborough Highway Forum - type ‘drainage’ into the top search box; for a more advanced search you can use the committee drop-down list to select Harborough Highway Forum. This drop-down lists all the committees held by the Leicestershire County Council. You can also select a date range, document type, division and key word. Using these options will reduce your search time. See below.

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When you have entered all the relevant information for the document you would like to search for, press the ‘search’ icon. This will bring up a list of all the documents relating to your search as shown below.

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You can then scroll down the list to find the information you’re looking for. Clicking on the link will bring up the section from the minutes.

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

c) Pavement parking campaign - update

Background

1. The Pavement Parking Campaign was formally launched on March 5 th this year at a press event in Whetstone Drive, Coalville.

2. Representatives were present from the County and District Council, the police, the RNIB and Guide Dogs for the Blind. The event was covered by ITN News, and articles appeared in the Leicester Mercury, Coalville Times and other local papers.

Officer to Contact David Wright Tel: (0116) 305 5080 Email: [email protected]

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

d) Speed limit update

1. Following the Chairman’s Update at the last forum, the Department for Transport (DfT) has now released the revised version of the document “Setting Local Speed Limits” as DfT Circular 01/2103. This document contains revised and updated guidelines for local authorities to help them in setting appropriate speed limits.

2. A full analysis of the changes has not yet been carried out but, from initial inspection, the guidelines are not radically different to those they replaced.

3. The Circular asks traffic authorities to keep their speed limits under review, and also asks authorities to “consider the introduction of more 20mph limits and zones over time in urban areas and built-up village streets that are primarily residential to ensure greater safety for pedestrians and cyclists”

4. The DfT stresses that 20mph zones require traffic calming measures like speed bumps and chicanes or repeater speed limit signing and/or roundel road markings to be effective.

5. While the guidance provides useful advice regarding 20mph zones and limits, much of the reference to limits relate to the Portsmouth scheme. Given the limited experience of installing limits and questions raised over the Portsmouth results the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation is recommending that this area of the document “needs to be kept under review as further experience and results are collected.”

6. Requests for the implementation of 20mph zones or limits in Leicestershire will always be treated on their individual merits. However, the following issues should be borne in mind when a 20mph speed limit is being considered: • Implementing a 20mph limit on a road with an existing average speed over 24mph does not make drivers slow down below 24mph unless a significant amount of traffic calming is installed. • Figures show that ‘killed and seriously injured’ (KSI) collisions can increase inside 20mph limits – the Portsmouth scheme saw a 36% rise in KSI collisions in the year following implementation • The police are reluctant to deploy resources in a 20mph limit unless the limit is ‘self-enforcing’ by means of traffic calming • The Local Transport Plan does not support the introduction of traffic calming purely to reduce speeds unless there is evidence to show that its introduction will improve safety.

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

e) 7.5 tonne weight restriction enforcement update

1. A report, HGV enforcement update, was presented to and noted by the Highway Forums last year. The report included the paragraph:

2. Responsibility for continued enforcement will pass from the roads policing unit to the local police units, with enforcement and education actions being undertaken by neighbourhood officers commensurate with other duties. Complaints will be reviewed periodically and where there are any problem locations or repeat offending operators identified the roads policing unit will seek to assist in addressing these problems. This approach should ensure that the public will receive a similar level of service albeit delivered in a different way.

3. Since the report was published, further discussions have taken place between the County Council and the police on ways to improve the reporting and enforcement of 7.5t weight restrictions in the County. These discussions have resulted in the publication of a letter sent to all parish and town councils in Leicestershire, explaining the changes and asking if they could use their local knowledge and contacts to help in the reporting of possible infringements.

4. The basis of the request is that local councils are in a good position to be able to build up a local picture of infringement problems and that, with this knowledge, the police will be better equipped to target their resources at areas where problems are occurring on a regular basis.

5. A copy of the letter is included in Appendix A

Officer to Contact David Wright Tel: (0116) 305 5080 Email: [email protected]

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To the Parish/Town Council Date 7 May 2013 My ref: GP/DAW/7.5T Your ref: Contact: David Wright Phone: 0116 305 5080 Fax: Email: [email protected]

Dear Sir/Madam

We are writing to update you on changes to the way that 7.5t weight restrictions are enforced, and to ask for your help in the process.

Leicestershire has a designated ‘lorry network’ of routes suitable for HGVs. In general terms this is the ‘A’ and ‘B’ road network, but it also includes a few roads of lower status. Most of the areas between these roads are designated as 7.5t weight restriction zones, where HGVs above 7.5t are not allowed to enter unless they are dropping off or picking up goods within the area.

A vast majority of HGVs in the County stick to these routes and of those that use the weight restricted roads, a majority are using the road for a legitimate purpose.

Enforcement of 7.5t weight restrictions is the responsibility of the Police and in 2011/2012, 120 complaints were received across the whole of the County, all of which were followed up. This was made possible by the allocation of funding from the County Council to subsidise their operations.

Due to reductions in funding for both Leicestershire County Council and the Police, the previous method of handling enforcement is no longer financially viable, so we are introducing new procedures with the aim of continuing to provide an effective service but at lower cost.

Reports of HGVs contravening the weight restrictions may still be passed to the Police using their email address or the 101 number but, unless resources are available in that area at that time, the incident may just be logged and passed to the local policing unit rather than being followed up immediately. However, the information will be used to identify contravention ‘hotspots’ where a targeted operation may then follow at a later date.

Environment and Transport Department Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire LE3 8RJ Telephone: 0116 305 0001 Fax: 0116 305 0006 Minicom: 0116 305 0007 Email: [email protected]

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This is where you may have an important role to play. If you are happy to collate reports of HGV contraventions from your area then that information may be used by the Police to target their resources. We do not envisage that this will be an onerous task as reports are not that frequent. As mentioned previously, in 2011/2012 the Police received 120 reports across the whole of the County. Of these, 21 were in one village so, unless you are that village, it is unlikely that a significant number of complaints will be received. That said, it is possible that being able to report instances to their local Council may encourage more people to make reports, but that can be monitored and reacted to if necessary by carrying out enforcement, hopefully then reducing the number of complaints.

We would be grateful if you would give consideration to support this initiative, in order that we may to continue to enforce effectively against HGVs contravening weight restrictions in your area.

Thank you.

David Wright Team Manager, Traffic Management Leicestershire County Council

Background Information:

Reporting:

Individual reports of suspected contraventions may still be passed to the Police at any time at [email protected] or by phoning 101.

Collated reports from local Councils should be passed by email to [email protected]

All reports should, where possible, include the following details: • Date • Time • Location (Village/Town, Road) • Direction of travel • Identification of vehicle if possible (this could be the Registration Number or Company Name/location)

Exemptions:

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT f) Improving customer service on highways related matters

1. The Environment and Transport Department, including the highways service, was radically restructured 5 years ago. This included the creation of the Customer Service Centre (CSC) to act as the authority’s ‘front end’ on all highways-related customer service matters. It is fair to say that not all stakeholders have appreciated the benefits of these new arrangements.

2. Since the summer of 2012, there has been a significant amount of concern raised about the quality of services provided in relation to highways issues. During this period, the number of reports to the CSC, particularly regarding flooding and grass cutting, rose enormously due to the very wet, warm weather that was experienced. This surge of reports has exceeded the capacity of the highways service to deal with these effectively.

3. Specifically, complaints were received about work not being completed quickly enough; the CSC being unable to give out clear advice to callers; the lack of clarity around timescales for work; and the absence of clear feedback to customers about the progress on the issues they had reported.

4. In order to address these concerns, a Customer Service Improvement Action Plan has been developed and is currently being implemented. This is being project managed by the Customer Services Team Manager and overseen by a Steering Group comprising the Assistant Directors for Highways and Customer Service & Operations, the Highways Manager and the Customer Service & Business Support Manager.

5. The range of concerns to be addressed by the Action Plan broadly fall into 4 key themes:

i) Provision of information - Stakeholders are to be provided with clear, proactive information about service levels and the way in which the highways service organises and carries out its work at an operational level. Work is progressing on this, with reports being brought to local Highways Forums, the re-introduction of parish newsletters and opportunities being taken to highlight service standards through the media.

ii) Managing customer expectations - When first approaching the Council via the CSC, customers are to be provided with clear information about how their issue will be dealt with, the timescales for dealing with it (if any)

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and, wherever possible, updates on the progress. On-going work on this includes updating CSC staff on highways service levels and the development of standard scripts for them to advise customers regarding service levels and the development of improved feedback mechanisms.

iii) Back-office operational improvements – Service delivery within the highways service is to be improved through better performance management. On-going work on this includes more robust performance management to improve the quality and timeliness of back-office record- keeping, the introduction of clear escalation procedures and the development of proposals for improving the management of responses to incidents.

iv) Information technology – The service will endeavour to make the best use of the technology in providing effective customer feedback efficiently and economically. Automated responses for a limited number of subject areas have already been piloted and have proved successful. The scope of this will be widened to other subject areas on an on-going basis. Work is also on-going on a project to allow regular customers, such as parish councils, to track progress of their enquiries and reports through an online account system.

Officer to Contact Vic Turner Tel: (0116) 305 2114 / 2202 Email: [email protected]

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT g) Sunken Manhole Covers

1. Manhole covers are vulnerable to three types of failure which are often inter-related. Firstly, through the collapse or settlement of the manhole or valve unit that lies below the cover, usually indicated by a significant depression of the cover. Secondly, a failure of the cover itself, either distorting or breaking so that it no longer seats correctly and usually causing it to become loose and noisy. Finally, a failure of the surrounding road surface, often but not always associated with the previous two failures.

2. Maintaining the majority of manholes and valves that lie within the highway is the responsibility of the respective utility companies and not the direct responsibility of the County Council.

3. Statutory undertakers have a duty, under section 81 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, to maintain apparatus in the street to the reasonable satisfaction of the County Council, having regard for the safety and convenience of traffic, the structure of the street and the integrity of apparatus in it.

4. Where a defective manhole cover is identified, the County Council establishes the likely owner, makes an assessment of severity and then serves notice on the appropriate company. Where a manhole is considered to be in a dangerous condition, measures to make safe will usually be required within 2 hours and in some instances the County Council will undertake immediate measures to safeguard the situation. In all other cases, the utility company should indicate acceptance that they accept responsibility for the proposed repairs within 5 working days and agrees a time period for undertaking the works.

5. Over the 12 months from June 2012 to June 2013, the County Council issued 241 section 81 notices to utility companies, identifying problems with apparatus in Melton District (in both footways and carriageways). Of these, 190 notices were issued within the Melton Mowbray town boundary.

6. Of the 241 notices issued, 152 were issued to Severn Trent Water.

7. Officers have been specifically monitoring the section 81 process throughout Melton District over the last two years and have raised specific concerns with Severn Trent Water about the time taken to repair failing manholes and the quality of the resulting repairs. As a result, STW has recently undertaken a concerted programme of manhole cover repair throughout the town and is developing a proposal to use a modified and more durable asphalt material for reinstatement around the repair.

Officer to Contact Mike Sheldrake Tel: (0116) 3052089 Email: [email protected]

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CHAIRMAN’S UPDATE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT h) Winter Maintenance

1. The winter of 2012/13 saw winter maintenance crews taking to the roads 99 times using over 19,700 tonnes of salt. This compares to only 47 runs and under 10,000 tonnes of salt the previous year.

2. The feature of the cold March weather (the second coldest March on record) was the strong easterly wind causing blizzard conditions and snow drifts. The County Council worked closely with farmers to keep priority routes open during this time, and a letter of thanks was sent to the farmers.

3. During the summer of 2013, it is planned to undertake the following tasks to improve the information held and to ensure that LCC can respond appropriately during the 2013/14 winter season and beyond:

• Improve the winter web pages to provide additional upfront information to the public. This will also attempt to “myth bust” many of the misconceptions surrounding the winter maintenance service provided by the Council and will promote the self-help messages. • Build on the review of the existing precautionary priority 1 and priority 2 salting routes undertaken during the summer of 2012. Work has already commenced with the Sustainable Travel Group to address the concerns of public transport operators and ensure that, where bus timetables and routes have changed over the year, our treatment routes continue to align with the winter maintenance policy. • Review the criteria for the priority 3 routes and ensure that the highways currently classified as P3 both fit the criteria and are deliverable once the P1 and P2 routes have been cleared. It is expected that a number of roads currently classified as P3 will be moved to a lower priority. • Include an article in the Highways newsletter for parish councils requesting that parish councils consider whether additional grit bins are required in their parish. A response is required by 31 st July to enable all processes to be completed and the grit bins to be installed, where agreed, prior to the beginning of winter. • Work through the parish councils to recruit additional snow wardens, again through the highways newsletter for parish councils, and to provide the training and equipment required for the new recruits."

Officer to Contact

Peter Hosking Tel: 0116 3052244 Email: [email protected]

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

18 TH JULY 2013

DEVELOPMENT AND THE ROAD NETWORK AROUND OLD DALBY

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

Purpose of Report

1. This report considers the condition of the local road network in the vicinity of Old Dalby, the options and intentions for maintenance and particularly the effect and management of traffic generated by local commercial developments.

Routes Covered by this Report

2. The report considers the key distributor roads within the local road network around and within Old Dalby. The following roads are considered: Old Dalby Lane and Station Road, Main Road and Wood Hill, Longcliff Hill, Lawn Lane, Nottingham Lane and Gibsons Lane.

The Key Local Generators of Commercial Traffic

3. Old Dalby Trading Estate and the Crown Business Parks, both located on Station Road, form the operating points for a number of manufacturing, distribution and warehousing businesses. Both sites have a long operating history, having previously served as MoD vehicle storage and repair facility. Station Road has also accommodated National Coal Board offices and a rail test and development facility.

4. Business numbers fluctuate but there is no specific evidence of any significant overall increase in HGV traffic using these sites over the last ten years.

5. Lawn Lane, Nottingham Lane and Gibson’s Lane accommodate a small number of businesses associated with the rural economy, including farms, plant hire and an equestrian school.

6. Farming in the locality is mixed and, combined with the above, generate vehicles associated with animal transport, milk collection, crop treatment, harvest and distribution and muck-spreading (seasonal spreading from large commercial tankers has taken place in recent years along Nottingham Lane in particular).

7. Buses (school and public) operate through Old Dalby via Lawn Lane, Wood Hill, Main Road, Station Road and Old Dalby Lane.

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Planning Policy and Development Control

8. Planning applications are considered by Melton Borough Council, in line with policies set out in the Local Plan, the Local Development Framework and national planning guidance. The County Council provides input in the form of advice and observations in respect of the impact of each application on the local road network. A routine weekly meeting takes place involving Borough Council planning officers and County Council highway development control staff, at which all new planning applications that might have a highway impact are considered.

9. Where new or expanded development is expected to place additional burdens on the highway network, then consideration is given to refusal or alternatively, approval with conditions requiring appropriate improvement or contribution to the development of the highway network.

10. The Planning System nationally is going through a period of change and new plans, at Regional Level and at local level (The Melton Local Development Framework (MLDF)) are being developed. The changes have been introduced by central government via the National Planning Policy Framework (The NPPF). This document gives strong emphasis to supporting economic growth and specifically advises planning authorities that they should “support the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of business and enterprise in rural areas….”

11. Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act makes provision for local authorities to approve development, conditional on a financial contribution to offset the impact on infrastructure directly attributable to the development. In other words, developers cannot be required to resolve pre-existing problems that are not of their making and repairs or improvement can only be required on a basis that is proportionate to the additional traffic impact. In addition, the NPPF advises that “Development should only be prevented or refused on transport grounds where the residual cumulative impacts of development are severe”

12. For most (but not all) recent planning applications affecting the routes covered by this report, the anticipated traffic generation associated with development at the two key business estates has been demonstrated to be on a like for like basis (or better) when compared with previous use. In the few cases where development has been expected to add increased traffic generation, the anticipated increase has been nominal and insufficient to sustain a case through appeal against refusal or any significant contribution to the improvement of the highway network.

13. Where improvements have been required to the highway, they have therefore been limited to local access improvement (radii, surfacing, gate locations etc).

The Impact of Commercial Traffic on Highway Condition

14. It is a general principle that all roads deteriorate as a consequence of environmental factors, particularly weather and ground conditions but also due to the wear and tear applied by traffic. Traffic wear is directly related to axle weight and it is generally accepted that the degree of wear increases exponentially with weight by a “fourth power” rule. That is, if axle weight doubles, then the wear applied typically increases 35

by 2x2x2x2 (i.e. double the axle weight,16 times the wear). For a carriageway that has been adequately constructed, the wear due to car traffic is almost negligible in comparison with the wear that can be attributed to an HGV.

15. However, the roads considered in this report are evolved from original droves and tracks. Their foundations do not necessarily comply with any current design standard. In addition, some are of limited width and do not accommodate passing traffic without one or both vehicles passing off the edge of the surfaced area. These factors are typical of many rural roads and significantly add to the wear resulting from vehicular traffic of all types. In particular, Nottingham Lane and Gibsons Lane suffer from the consequences of vehicular over-run due to the limited carriageway width.

Lorry Control Zones

16. As part of the County Council’s Local Transport Plan policy, a series of lorry control zones have been established across the County. Old Dalby is included in a lorry control zone and, as a consequence, a 7.5 tonne weight restriction applies to all of the routes referred to in this report, with the exception of Old Dalby Lane/Station Road which are unrestricted up to a point immediately after the two key business estates. This has the effect of restricting HGV movements to and from the estates, to this route, via the A606 at Nether Broughton. Specific lorry route signing to support this route is installed on the A606, A6006 and B676.

Traffic Volume

17. A 12hr classified traffic count was carried out on Station Road in February 2008. Between 0700 and 1800 hrs, 43 medium and heavy goods vehicle movements (MGV/HGV) were recorded on the section of Station Road on the Old Dalby side of the key business parks and 170 MGV/HGV movements on the section from the business parks to the A606 at Nether Broughton.

18. The 12hr count was repeated during February 2013. Between 0700 and 1800 hrs, 53 MGV/HGV movements were recorded on the section of Station Road on the Old Dalby side of the key business parks and 138 MGV/HGV movements on the section from the business parks to the A606 at Nether Broughton.

19. Vehicle movements to and from the Old Dalby side would have passed through the boundary of the lorry control zone. However, these will not all represent infringements. Farm and other deliveries, including refuse collection, are all legitimate if they are stopping within the restricted area and the categorisation of the classified count includes some vehicles into the “MGV/HGV” category that would fall below the 7.5 tonne weight limit.

20. While there is an increase of ten vehicles using the route on the Old Dalby side of the site, there is a reduction of 32 vehicles travelling between the site and the A606.

21. The figures do not indicate an increase in generated commercial traffic as a result of changing use over the last 5 years.

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Highway Condition & Maintenance Strategy

22. Old Dalby Lane and Station Road. This section of carriageway carries the substantial majority of the HGV traffic using the roads covered by this report. It has a width that typically varies between 6.0 and 6.5m and is considered suitable for the volume and type of traffic encountered. There is a continuous footway and kerb on one side of the road which adds edge support to the carriageway and deters over-riding. Sections of the opposite side are unkerbed and in places bordered by an open ditch. These sections are vulnerable to structural failure at the edge of the carriageway and have been the focus for strengthening repairs. The construction is varied, largely evolved and has been supplemented by some local strengthening in the last ten years. A programme of £12,000 worth of patching was undertaken in 2006 and £12,000 of strengthening during 2009. During 2011, a further £50,000 was spent undertaking patching and strengthening ahead of a programme of surface dressing that was undertaken during 2012. The carriageway is currently in a generally good condition and no major repairs are planned within the capital maintenance programme for the next three years. Localised patching and strengthening may be required. In the longer term, consideration will be given to piping of the ditchlines, further strengthening of the carriageway foundation and kerb installation.

23. Main Road, Old Dalby. This section of the road network is typical of a busy village centre and experiences regular light traffic movements and is subject to numerous parked vehicles and previous disturbance by public utility companies. The carriageway is scheduled for surface dressing within the next three years and, in the meantime, is expected to require further patching and repairs to ironwork.

24. Wood Hill and Longcliff Hill. Wood Hill has suffered from an intrinsic problem of ground instability. This has previously caused an almost perpetual settlement of the edge of carriageway. During 2011, substantial ground stabilisation works (in the region of £100,000) were undertaken and the carriageway is currently in a sound and serviceable condition. No major repairs are anticipated for this route in the next three years. Longcliff Hill carries generally light traffic and varies in width from approximately 5.0m to less than 4.0m. It is not affected by HGV traffic but has suffered from a limited construction and over-riding damage. A proposal to undertake significant edge strengthening and localised widening is scheduled to be implemented during 2013/14.

25. Lawn Lane. Lawn Lane is unkerbed and approximately 5.0m wide. It is of limited and evolved construction but in a generally sound condition with the exception of the carriageway edges. It is subject to a limited number of heavy farm vehicle movements and traffic accessing the equestrian centre and the village. It is used by the scheduled bus service. Officers are currently monitoring the carriageway edges which have settled and are now showing signs of structural failure leading to potholes. As with Longcliff Hill, this section of carriageway is included in the list of capital maintenance schemes for consideration over the next three years. It is currently anticipated, subject to funding and approvals, that this work could be undertaken during 2014/15.

26. Nottingham Lane. Nottingham Lane has limited width (typically around 3.8m – 4.0m) and although lightly trafficked, it is a commuter rat-run and services the equestrian centre, farms and fields. Some localised widening has been carried out through the 37

middle section of the route, at a cost of around £30,000 and other sections of over- riding have been treated with unbound stone on a temporary basis. However, significant widening of the remainder of the route is unlikely to be viable. Costs are estimated to be in the region of £350,000. Instead, a scheme to introduce regular passing bays is proposed and is included in the list of capital maintenance schemes for consideration over the next three to five years.

27. Gibsons Lane. There are no significant issues on Gibson’s Lane arising from HGV movement, apart from local farm vehicles and milk tanker collections. Traffic is generally light, although the route is used by light traffic as a rat-run between the key business parks and the A6006/A46. However, there is a narrow section at the A6006 end of the lane which has suffered from significant over-riding, partly due to limited forward visibility resulting in vehicles encountering each other at a point with limited options to pass. A capital maintenance scheme to repair and locally widen this section of the lane is listed as a reserve scheme in the current financial year.

Equal Opportunities Implications

28. There are no specific implications within this report.

Recommendation

29. It is recommended that Members note the contents of this report.

Officer to Contact

Mike Sheldrake Tel: 0116 305 2089 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers

None.

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

18TH JULY 2013

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN MELTON MOWBRAY TOWN CENTRE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

Purpose of Report

1. This report is to update Members on the traffic management in Melton Mowbray town centre.

Background

2. The main traffic flow route through Melton town centre is the A607 Norman Way and this route allows access into some parts of the shopping areas. Norman Way, for the most part, is lined with shops and surrounded by industrial and residential premises that generate considerable volumes of traffic. This route is also used by long distance traffic for the A46 in the south- west to the A52 in the north-east and vice-versa (e.g. Leicester to Grantham). The two-way 12-hour traffic flow (07:00 - 19:00) along Norman Way in the vicinity of Wilton Rd. is approximately 19,500 vehicles. This count was carried out in 2008 and shows that the volume of traffic using this route is high.

3. In November 2007, major alterations were completed to the Norman Way/Wilton Road. junction and the Norman Way/Scalford Road junction. Then, in June 2008, the Norman Way/Thorpe End alterations were completed. These alterations were carried out to provide extra capacity along this major route to reduce congestion and delays.

4. The main traffic signalled junctions along Leicester Road, Wilton Road and Norman Way are controlled using a traffic responsive system called SCOOT (split-cycle offset optimisation technique). This system adjusts the signal timings in frequent small increments to match the traffic demand on the various approaches to a junction. Data from vehicle detectors are analysed by the urban traffic control computer, which contains programs that calculate the required green timings. These timings are then implemented and adjusted every cycle to minimise congestion and delays. 40

5. The Norman Way junctions with Wilton Road and Scalford Road are the critical junctions along this route and the signal sequence and timing is configured to allow for a ‘green wave’ as traffic clears the Wilton Road stopline and turns right onto Norman Way. This traffic will then continue along Norman Way and clear the Scalford Road approach without having to wait here. Most of the traffic that is released from the Asfordby Road stopline heading straight-on would also clear the Scalford Road approach without waiting. The left turning traffic from Nottingham Road will not get a green signal indication at the Scalford Road junction. The SCOOT timings and offsets are configured in this way to ensure that the short section of Norman Way between Wilton Road and Scalford Road does not get blocked and impede traffic flow from other approaches. As the traffic flows along Norman Way after these junctions, the SCOOT system will generally allow the traffic to flow unimpeded unless the side road queues reach certain set parameters.

6. The maximum cycle time set for the two peak periods for the SCOOT network is 120 seconds, but the St. Mary’s and Snow Hill junctions are double cycled (i.e. running twice at 60 seconds) to reduce waiting times for the side roads and pedestrians/cyclists. Generally, the maximum cycle time of 120 seconds is reached almost every cycle because of the high intensity of traffic. During other periods of the day (off-peak), the cycle time is set at a maximum of 88 seconds to reduce the delays to pedestrians.

7. A ‘before’ and ‘after’ journey time analysis was carried out in February 2008 to assess the effectiveness of the alterations carried out at the Norman Way/Wilton Rd. junction and the Norman Way/Scalford Road junction. This journey time analysis was carried out from the Leicester Road/Lake Terrace junction to the Norman Way/Thorpe End junction. The analysis indicated that there was a significant improvement in the peak period journey times in both directions as indicated in the Table 1 below:

REDUCTION IN JOURNEY TIMES TABLE 1 WESTBOUND EASTBOUND DIRECTION DIRECTION (SECONDS) (SECONDS) AM PEAK (07:00-09:30) 33 secs. 72 secs. PM PEAK (16:00-18:30) 73 secs. 87 secs.

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8. It is to be noted that a further analysis was not carried out after the alterations were completed at the Norman Way/Thorpe End junction.

9. The operation of the network is monitored with the help of three CCTV cameras. Adjustments to the signal timings can be carried out remotely from the Area Traffic Control Centre in Leicester City, should the need arise e.g. during incidents or major works.

Conclusion

10. It is concluded that Members note the contents of this report.

Officer to Contact

David Wright Tel: (0116) 3055080 Email: david.wright @leics.gov.uk

Background Papers

None.

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

18 TH JULY 2013

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STREAMLINING THE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (TRO) PROCESS

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

Purpose of Report

1. To brief Members on the current timescales for implementing traffic regulation orders (TROs) and to explain the issues and opportunities for service delivery in line with the recent restructuring of the Traffic Management Team.

Background

2. Members will be aware that a reorganisation of the Traffic Management Team has taken place and that a new procedure has been established for identifying and prioritising TRO schemes (speed limits, parking restrictions, weight restrictions etc).

3. When a request is received by the Traffic Management Team, an assessment is carried out to determine firstly whether a TRO is appropriate and secondly, whether it satisfies the objectives of LTP3. This assessment looks at a wide range of criteria and adds a numeric score to each. In this way, a request is assessed objectively and the result of the assessment can be compared with others to introduce a priority ranking.

4. The highest ranked TROs are then added to the current programme of works and are assigned to an officer in the Traffic Management Team for implementation. The processing of the TRO is dependent upon its respective position in the ranking process as well as the existing volume of work being handled by the team.

5. This new method of assessing incoming requests, coupled with the restructuring of the Traffic Management team has resulted in an enhanced package of TRO schemes to be delivered during 2013/14. Compared to the previous year, the number of TROs to be implemented by Traffic Management is expected to treble to approximately 35 (revenue schemes).

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6. TRO schemes are also prepared by the Accident Investigation Team, with input from Traffic Management as necessary. TROs are sometimes also implemented as part of a developer-funded scheme. These are currently delivered by Engineering Design, with some input from Traffic Management. The number of Accident Investigation and Developer TROs is expected to remain consistent with the previous year, an estimate of 20 TROs (combined).

The TRO procedure (Permanent TROs)

7. The procedure for implementing TROs is set out in the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 (the “ Regulations” ). This sets out the statutory processes which must be undertaken before a TRO scheme can be implemented on the ground.

8. The Regulations specify four stages to the implementation of a TRO:

a. Consultation b. Advertisement c. Objections d. Order Making

9. Consultation must take place with bodies such as the Police and Road Haulage Association in all cases, and with other bodies considered likely to be affected by the proposals (such as Parish Councils and the Fire and Ambulance Service) before a TRO is implemented. The Regulations do not specify a timescale for the consultation stage.

10. A proposed TRO scheme must be advertised in the local press before it can be brought into force. A copy of this notice must also be sent to statutory consultees and other individual/bodies affected by the scheme. It is also a requirement for documents relating to the proposed TRO to be placed on deposit, where it must remain until 6 weeks after the Order has been made.

11. The Regulations also require that there is adequate publicity of a proposed TRO so that those affected can give full consideration to the scheme. It would therefore be expected for the newspaper advertisement to run in conjunction with a letter drop to affected frontages or the erection of street notices for the duration of the advertisement stage, depending upon the type and location of the proposed scheme.

12. Once a TRO has been advertised, a minimum of 21 days must be allowed for any comments or objections to be made. All objections must be made in writing. This period may be increased as necessary, depending on the scope of the proposal and its anticipated impact on the local community. This objection period must be stated on the advertised notice.

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13. Upon consideration of comments and objections received, it may be appropriate to make minor modifications to the proposed TRO after it has been advertised. In such cases, the minor adjustments can be implemented provided that those likely to be affected by the modifications are notified, and that they are given the opportunity to comment or object.

14. All objections must be taken into consideration prior to bringing an order into force. In some instances, objections must be considered at a Public Inquiry. However, this only applies where loading/unloading is prohibited at all times, or for certain parts of the working day.

15. The Order making stage can only be completed if there are no unresolved objections following consultation and advertisement. The Regulations do not stipulate the procedure for addressing objections received.

16. An Order can be made as soon as the 21-day advertisement stage has been carried out, provided there are no objections. An Order must be ‘made’ (i.e. brought into force) within a maximum of two years after it was first advertised, and a notice stating that the Order has been ‘made’ must appear in the local press within 14 days of being brought into force. The making of an order should correspond with the modification/introduction of any lining and signing for the new TRO scheme.

17. All objectors must be notified within 14 days of an Order being made of the decision (and reasons) behind the decision to proceed with the TRO.

18. If it is considered that the Regulations have not been adhered to, an individual can challenge the validity of a TRO within 6 weeks of it being brought into force.

A simple TRO could be implemented within minimum period of 14 weeks, assuming that no modifications are required and that there is no Public Inquiry (reduced to 11 weeks if consultation and advertisement run concurrently). This is broken down as follows:- Task Timescale Scheme design 1-2 weeks Consultation 3 weeks (discretionary). This may be combined with the advertisement stage. Advertisement (newspaper plus 4 weeks (1 week to prepare material & letter drop and street notices as arrange press notice / 3 weeks for the appropriate) advertisement) Consideration of objections / 3 weeks objection resolution Order Making 2 weeks (‘sealing’ of an Order, inclusion of ‘has made’ notice in the press and notifying objectors) Total 14 weeks The TRO procedure in Leicestershire (permanent TROs)

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19. The County Council has its own corporate procedure for implementing TROs in addition to those set by the Regulations. In Leicestershire, a TRO cannot be ‘made’ unless it has the approval of the Director of Environment and Transport (The Director). The Director has been awarded the Delegated Power to implement a TRO scheme provided it has the backing of the Local Member, or with Lead Member or Cabinet approval where objections have been received.

20. Consultation – The County Council has adopted a two-tier consultation procedure, ‘informal’ and ‘formal’. A minimum period of 21 days is always assigned to each stage, although the Regulations do not set a minimum timescale for consultation. If the TRO is minor, the informal and formal stages may be combined.

21. The informal stage is based upon a preliminary scheme design, and comments are invited for consideration. A public exhibition may also be held, typically where the proposals extend over a large area or affect large groups of people. The formal stage takes into account comments received during the informal process, where the scheme may be modified from its original design.

22. In Leicestershire, the informal stage is carried out by the scheme originator, whilst the formal stage is carried out by Legal Services. Formal consultation is always combined with the advertisement of the scheme, or the ‘notice of proposals’.

23. The informal consultation stage is summarised below. Tasks in grey are not applicable to all schemes.

Legal Scheme Traffic Task Timescale Services Originator Management Informal Consultation Scheme design
1-2 weeks Consultation
3 weeks Public Exhibition
2 weeks* (including preparation) Scheme modification
1-2 weeks* Total 5 weeks

24. Formal Consultation / Advertisement – This stage is carried out by legal Services. A scheme cannot be advertised until a) the TRO ‘schedules’ have been prepared by Traffic Management and b) the local Member has given consent for the TRO to be advertised. This is in line with the Director’s Delegated Powers.

25. No time period is specified in the Council’s policy within which the Local member must sign their ‘Delegated Powers to Advertise’ form. Whilst the majority are returned to the scheme originator within a couple of weeks, this can take significantly longer. In 2012/13, one third of ‘Delegated Powers to Advertise’ forms issued by Traffic Management were not signed within four weeks from the date of issue, whilst one fifth of the forms were not signed within 8 weeks.

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‘statement of effect’ and a copy of the TRO schedules and old Orders to be revoked are sent to Legal Services from the scheme originator and/or Traffic Management.

27. Once Legal Services receive this information, the Legal Order and public notice is prepared, as is the documentation that needs to be placed on deposit (at County Hall and the District Council Office) until 6 weeks after the Order is made. Legal Services then arrange for the notice to be placed in the local press and also send a copy (with relevant consultation material) to the list of formal consultees provided by the originator.

28. Depending upon the publication date, a notice can typically appear in the local press after giving a weeks notice. However, due to the current pressures on the Legal Department, there is a 7 week waiting period for a scheme to be advertised. This delay has implications for implementing a TRO, particularly given the enhanced package of schemes to be delivered during 2013/14.

29. A copy of the proposals is also published on the County Council’s website where it is possible to comment or object to the scheme. Notices are erected on street only when considered necessary.

30. The Advertisement stage in Leicestershire can be summarised as follows.

Legal Scheme Traffic Task Timescale Services Originator Management Advertisement (/Formal Consultation) Obtaining ‘consent to 4 weeks advertise’ from the
(1 – 12 Local Member weeks) Creation of TRO schedules / Revoked
2 days Orders / ParkMap Advertisement (newspaper, website, deposited documents, letter drop and street


7 weeks notices as appropriate) (documents on deposit, Legal Order, Notice, consultation Letters…) Advertisement period 3 weeks Total 14 weeks

31. Objections – As part of the Delegated Powers procedure, authority to overrule objections is delegated to the Director of Environment and Transport, provided that the scheme has the support of the Local Member and is signed off by the Lead Member/Cabinet as appropriate.

32. Objections may be submitted to Legal Services, either directly in response to the press notice or consultation letter, or indirectly via Traffic Management when submitted via the website. The minimum objection period is 21 days.

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33. Objections are acknowledged by Legal Services and then forwarded to the scheme originator for a formal response or resolution. Legal Services log a copy of all incoming and outgoing objection correspondence.

34. If objections cannot be resolved, the Local Member has to sign another consent form for the scheme to proceed any further. A report is then prepared and submitted to the Lead Member (or Cabinet as applicable), seeking authority to overrule the objections and implement the TRO in accordance with the Director’s Delegated Powers.

35. The objection stage is summarised as follows:

Legal Scheme Traffic Task Timescale Services Originator Management Objections Receipt of incoming

See advert objections Logging and acknowledgement of
1 day objections Formal response /
3 weeks resolution of objections Preparation of Lead
1 week Member / Cabinet report Seeking Local Member support/Authority for
2 weeks Future Action Scheduling/Consideration of Lead Member or
2 weeks Cabinet Report Total 9 weeks

36. Order Making – Once all objections have been considered, the TRO can be brought into force by Legal Services. The Order is ‘sealed’ and upon instruction from the scheme originator, the Order is brought into force to coincide with the lining and signing works on site.

37. Legal Services arrange for a copy of the sealed Order to be added to the deposited documents at County Hall and the District Council. These are retrieved 6 weeks after the Order has been made.

38. Within 14 days of making the Order, Legal Services arrange for a notice to be published in the local press and notify all objectors of the decision to implement the Order. The timescale for publishing this notice is much shorter than for that published during the advertisement stage.

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39. A considerable amount of money is spent on the advertisement of TROs. A study conducted by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation in 2010 1 revealed that Leicestershire County Council’s annual spend on the advertisement of TROs was £250,000. This compared to £156,183 (Nottinghamshire), £155,000 (Derbyshire) and £174,000 (Cambridgeshire).

40. An Order can be implemented as a soon as it has been made. However, there is currently a 12 week period for manufacturing road signs which can delay the implementation of a new scheme. It would not be prudent to order any new signage until any objections have been taken into consideration.

41. A summary of the Order Making stage is summarised below:

Legal Scheme Traffic Task Timescale Services Originator Management Order Making ‘Sealing’ the TRO and advertisement of ‘Made’

2 weeks Order (press and website) Informing objectors
1 day Deposit of ‘Made’
1day documents Arranging signing &
12 weeks lining Total 14 weeks

Issues for consideration

42. The TRO process in Leicestershire takes twice as long as the statutory minimum timescale as summarised below (minor TRO schemes). When the lining and signing is also taken into account, a scheme may take 42 weeks to implement from start to finish.

Stage Minimum timescale Leicestershire Scheme design 2 weeks 2 weeks Consultation 3 weeks 3 weeks Advertisement 4 weeks 14 weeks Objections 3 weeks 9 weeks Order Making 2 weeks 2 weeks Total 14 weeks 30 weeks Total (including 42 weeks signing & lining)

1 Traffic Regulation Order Advertising: A need to review the regulations. Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation April 2011

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43. The two main areas of delay are the advertisement and the manufacture and installation of new traffic signs. These two processes add a combined 19 weeks to a TRO, which is unacceptable. Due to the enhanced TRO package to be delivered in 2013/14, it is possible that this timescale could increase even further.

44. Furthermore, the objection stage can take up to 9 weeks, largely due to the Council’s Delegated Powers procedure. Whilst these timescales are set more rigidly, there may be scope to streamline the process.

45. A number of areas have been identified where the TRO process could be shortened and these will now be investigated. They are as follows:

a. Reducing the involvement of Legal Services, and transferring some of the administrative functions to other teams. Suitable tasks include arranging the press notice, formal consultation, acknowledging objectors and preparation of documents for deposit at council offices.

b. Reducing the number teams/individuals involved in the TRO process to avoid duplicate work (i.e. schedule generation).

c. Combining the informal and formal consultation stages.

d. Reviewing the Delegated Powers procedure, noting the stages at which Local members are required to give consent to proceed with the TRO process and whether objections are dealt with in the most efficient manner.

e. Setting a deadline for the completion of ‘Delegated Powers to Advertise’ and ‘Authority for Future Action’ forms.

f. Reviewing the procedure for ordering new signing works, and seeking to reduce the 12 week turnaround for sign manufacture and installation.

46. There are also opportunities to reduce the Council’s TRO advertising costs by omitting some of the detail that is currently included on the notice. This would be particularly useful for large, area wide schemes and could potentially save thousands of pounds on the cost of the advert. This approach has been trialled in the past and further opportunities will be explored with Legal Services.

Recommendation

47. It is recommended that Members note this report.

Officer to Contact David Wright Tel: (0116) 305 5080 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers None.

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

18TH JULY 2013

ROAD SAFETY IN LEICESTERSHIRE 2012

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

Purpose of Report

1. The report - Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 – provides an up-to-date record of casualty data for Leicestershire, shows our performance against our Local Transport Plan (LTP3) 2020 casualty reduction targets and outlines the various casualty reduction initiatives deployed in the County.

Background

2. The third Leicestershire Local Transport Plan 2011 – 2026 (LTP3) was adopted as County Council policy and published in April 2011 and includes the strategic outcome of reducing the number of reported road casualties.

3. The Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 report has been designed to focus on the strategic outcome of casualty reduction and to provide information about the four ways we organise our casualty reduction service delivery as set out in LTP3.

4. Whilst the report - Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 – provides information for the county as a whole this paper to the Highway Forums includes additional information by district or borough council areas. This additional information is shown here in Appendix A .

5. The Summary section of the Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 report is reprinted here as Appendix B to provide an overview of progress made in reducing casualties across the county as a whole in 2012.

6. The full report – Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 can be found at the County Council website at www.leics.gov.uk/casualtyreport . Should you require a hard copy of the report, a paper version (without appendices) will be available for collection at the Forum meeting. 52

Main Points - Leicestershire

7. Leicestershire has a record of overall casualty reduction which in recent years is at least as good as, and often better than, national trends.

8. All 3 annual casualty reduction milestones set for 2012 (relating to LTP3 targets/indicators for 2020) have been exceeded.

9. 2012 has continued 12 years of annual casualty reduction. Since 2000, when casualty levels were at their peak, total reported casualties have decreased by 1,586, (46%) from 3464 to 1878.

10. 2012 saw the lowest number of recorded road deaths (27) since current records began in 1979. (36 deaths recorded in 2009 was the next lowest.) The number of those seriously injured in 2012 reduced by 15% compared with 2011 and reduced by 26% compared with the 2005/09 average.

11. Compared with 2011, slight casualties in 2012 reduced by 3% from 1727 to 1682. This is a continuation of near linear reduction between 2000 and 2011.

Officer to Contact

Steve Karkowski Tel: (0116) 305 7097 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers

Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 report The Leicestershire Local Transport Plan 2011 - 2026

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APPENDIX A District or Borough Council Casualties

Table 1 shows both recent and long-term casualty reductions for all district and borough councils within Leicestershire. Whilst the performance of individual areas differs considerably, the overall picture is influenced by population, road length, traffic volumes and the rural/urban nature of the roads and comparing the casualty numbers in this table is of limited value. The distribution of casualties is shown in Figure 1.

2012 % 2012 % 2005 / Casualties by change change 09 year 2011 2012 District or Borough from 2005 from average / 09 2011 Blaby 403 360 323 -20 -10 Charnwood 504 415 357 -29 -14 Harborough 371 303 273 -26 -10 Hinckley & 407 279 302 -26 8 Bosworth Melton 183 181 147 -20 -19 North West 494 288 325 -34 13 Leicestershire Oadby & Wigston 130 138 151 17 9 Totals 2491 1964 1878 -25 -4 Table 1 – Casualties by District or Borough (All Roads)

Oadby and Blaby Wigston 17% North West 8% Leicestershire 17%

Charnwood 19% Melton 8% Hinckley and Harborough Bosworth 15% 16%

Figure 1 Percentage Casualties and Road Length by District or Borough Council in 2012

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There were 147 casualties on roads in Melton District in 2012 (4 killed, 11 serious and 132 slight). Melton casualty numbers since 2005 can be seen in Figure 2, which now shows a significant downward.

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Figure 2 Casualty Trends in Melton

Table 2 shows casualties in Melton District by principal travel mode. County percentage changes are shown in brackets.

2005 / 2012 % 2012 % Casualties 09 year 2011 2012 change from change from average 2005 / 09 2011 Car 127 124 101 -21 (-28) -19 (-3) Occupant Pedestrian 17 11 20 18 (-7) 82 (5) Motorcyclist 16 24 15 -6 (-27) -38 (-11) Goods 7 7 5 -32 (-27) -29 (-1) Occupant Cyclist 8 9 4 -52 (-1) -56 (4) Other 1 2 2 150 (30) 0 (8) Bus 6 4 0 -100 (-83) -100 (-71) Occupant Total 183 181 147 -20 (-25) -19 (-4) Table 2 – Melton District Casualties by Principal Travel Mode

More information on casualties by district or borough council area can be seen in the web report – Road Safety in Leicestershire 2012 – in Appendix I on page 90.

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Appendix B Summary Key figures In Leicestershire* in 2012 there were 1,396 recorded road injury accidents. These accidents resulted in 1,878 casualties (27 killed, 169 serious and 1,682 slight).

Car occupant casualties are consistently the largest casualty group by travel mode and in 2012 this group recorded 1,283 casualties (901 car drivers and 382 car passengers). This is 68% of total casualties (48% drivers and 20% passengers).

Of the 901 recorded car driver casualties just over 26% were aged 17 - 25 years old, 61% were aged 26 to 59, 12% were aged over 59 and just over 0.5% were age unknown. 56% all of car driver casualties were male.

Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists are vulnerable groups as these modes make up between 5% to 7% of average GB distance travelled (3% pedestrian, between 1% to 3% motorcyclist and 1% cyclist) but they recorded 27% of total casualties in Leicestershire (10% pedestrian, 9% motorcyclist and 8% cyclist).

Of the 1,878 total casualties, most (692) were on A roads, 448 on C roads, 281 on B roads, 278 on unclassified roads and 179 on motorways. (*See note in Introduction)

The 1,396 recorded accidents involved 2,696 vehicles and injured 181 pedestrians and 148 cyclists.

How did we do in 2012? Casualty numbers have continued to reduce with exceptional reductions in some categories, but continued effort is needed as ongoing reductions become increasingly harder to achieve.

Category 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Killed 49 53 49 56 36 39 39 27 Serious 259 249 217 197 227 199 198 169 Slight 2624 2334 2172 1986 1945 1878 1727 1682 Total 2932 2636 2438 2239 2208 2116 1964 1878 KSI 308 302 266 253 263 238 237 196 Table S1 – Casualty Figures

Compared with 2011, casualty numbers in 2012 have reduced across all severities but particularly for those killed or seriously injured (-17%). The specific reductions are • Fatalities reduced by 31%, • Serious injuries reduced by 15% 56

• Slight injuries reduced by 3%.

Long term, • 2012 has continued 12 years of annual casualty reduction • Since 2000, when casualty levels were at their peak, total reported casualties have decreased by 1,586, (46%) • Total casualties are now 25% less than the 2005-09 average (baseline used to compare local and national performance). • 2012 saw the lowest number of recorded road deaths (27) since current records began in 1979. (36 deaths recorded in 2009 was the next lowest.)

In April 2011 the County Council adopted its third Local Transport Plan (LTP3) containing targets or performance indicators for the reduction of total casualties, killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties and slight casualties. The trajectories to reach these targets and indicators by 2020 have been set with annual milestones. All annual milestones were exceeded in 2012 by substantial margins.

Car occupant (driver and passenger), motorcyclist (rider and pillion) and goods occupant casualties are showing reductions in 2012 greater than 20% compared with the 2005-09 base. However, pedestrian and cyclist casualties have shown more modest reductions (7% and 1% respectively) compared with the 2005-09 base and have shown increases compared with 2011 of 5% and 4% respectively.

What did we do in 2012? LTP3 sets out our strategy for reducing the number of casualties on all roads in Leicestershire. Work undertaken in 2012 is valued at approximately £1.3 million and includes 4 main elements which are Providing a safer road environment – by improvements in road planning, safety audits, road maintenance and engineering improvement schemes. Managing speed – by use of appropriate speed limits, safety cameras, vehicle activated signs, school 20mph zones, speed awareness courses and community speed watch. Working within the Leicester Leicestershire Rutland Road Safety Partnership (LLRRSP) to deliver road safety education, training and publicity (ETP) Improving safety for vulnerable road users – including children, pedestrians, cyclists, older people, and motorcyclists by means of ETP.

Specific examples of individual schemes and initiatives implemented in 2012 include • B4114 Croft Road junction, • A453 Ashby Road junction and • A6 Loughborough Road speed camera site

Data analysis undertaken in 2012 includes Pre Driver Training Courses, Young Car Driver casualty risk and research into the question of increasing our effort to reduce cyclist casualties. Information is also presented on Relative Risk (comparing casualty rates with use of the network), Post Code Analysis 57

(comparing where people live with where they have accidents) and a Social Profile Analysis of those injured.

National Perspective These include consideration of vehicle safety features, developing resources for increased access to road safety research and information about increased availability of road safety news information and advice.

Conclusions 2012 has been an exceptional year with record breaking low numbers of those killed or seriously injured. 2012 also saw continuing reductions in numbers slightly injured.

2012 has also been exceptional in efforts made nationally to improve access and understanding of available road safety knowledge and experience.

In the main, however, 2012 has shown that continued effort is needed to maximise what we do as casualty numbers reduce and influences such as the weather and economic factors affect road user attitudes and behaviours in variable ways.

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

18 TH JULY 2013

REDUCING SIGN CLUTTER: THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL PICTURE

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORT

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to inform Members of the current guidance from the Department for Transport on 'de-cluttering', and how the guidance is being applied in Leicestershire.

Background

2. Traffic signs, signals and road markings are the key method for communicating with the road user and need to be simple and concise so as to be easily understood.

3. Proper use of signs is vital to their effectiveness in terms of guiding or regulating. Over-provision of signs can have a detrimental impact on the environment and can dilute more important messages if they result in ‘information overload’ for drivers.

The National Picture

4. Signing the Way 1, published in 2011, is the outcome of the Department for Transport’s major review of traffic signs policy and sets out the new policy framework for the traffic sign system in Great Britain. Minimising the impact of traffic signs on the environment is a key priority.

5. One of the deliverables from Signing the Way is the Traffic Advisory Leaflet 01/13, Reducing Sign Clutter 2. This was published in January 2013 and gives practical advice on reducing sign clutter. It emphasises that designers should use their engineering judgement and local knowledge to complement the guidance to ensure that signing solutions are effective.

The Local Picture

General

6. ‘De-cluttering’ is an initiative that a lot of people support, and that can lead to savings in journey time and a reduction in maintenance costs.

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7. Leicestershire County Council is committed to improving the visual environment by de-cluttering and, as such, will take opportunities to implement a reduction of signs when possible. If this can be undertaken at the same time as other schemes then cost savings may be made also.

Melton Mowbray

8. A de-cluttering scheme is currently under way in Melton Mowbray, triggered by a need to replace several signs due to the re-location of the Borough Council offices. The scheme is being carried out in partnership with the Borough Council, who is reviewing off-street direction and way-finding information for pedestrians at the same time.

9. The scheme reviewed warning, informative and directional signs (including parking and tourism locations) in the centre of Melton Mowbray, along with the main arterial routes into the town. An audit identified a total of 90 such signs in the area studied.

10. Unnecessary, obsolete or damaged signs will be removed, plus other signs have been redesigned where possible to simplify and reduce their size. The overall result will be a reduction in the number of signs of about 40%, an increase in the available footway space for pedestrians and vulnerable road users, and the reduction of future sign maintenance and energy costs.

11. The implementation will be taking place in summer this year.

Market Harborough

12. The team is shortly to start work on a project in Market Harborough, in partnership with the District Council. Funding has been secured from a number of sources and the project will concentrate on the central area of the town, looking at highway signs and pedestrian direction signs.

13. At the same time, a review of the traffic regulation orders in the central area will take place to ensure they are all fit for purpose and enforceable, with modifications to the associated signs and lines taking place as necessary but co-ordinated with other de-cluttering work.

Loughborough

14. As a result of the Loughborough inner relief road scheme, there is a substantial amount of work to be carried out to review and change traffic regulation orders affected by the new road. There will also be significant changes to the direction signing in the area.

15. The opportunity will therefore be taken to de-clutter those areas affected by the new road at the same time as other signing work takes place.

Financial Implications

16. De-cluttering is not a cheap operation. The cost of the de-cluttering exercise in Melton Mowbray is over £20k. Whether this is justifiable in terms of reduced

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sign maintenance costs is difficult to quantify, though the replacement of any large sign due to damage can be a costly exercise, so the fewer the better.

17. The other benefits from de-cluttering, such as reduced congestion, a more pleasant environment and making it easier for pedestrians to get around (especially those with personal mobility issues or those with prams/buggies) cannot be easily quantified in financial terms.

Legal Implications

18. Traffic signs are placed by the traffic authority through the powers provided by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. However, there is no legal requirement to provide any signs but, where a restriction imposed by a traffic regulation order is in place, or there is a need to warn and inform road users, then signs and markings will be needed.

19. Signs should only be provided where a clear need has been identified, and should be minimal and sympathetic to their environment, whether it is urban or rural.

Recommendation

20. Members are asked to note the contents of this report.

Officer to Contact

David Wright Tel: (0116) 305 5080 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers

None.

References

1 Traffic Signs Policy Paper: Signing the Way (DfT 2011) http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/4346 /signing-the-way.pdf

2 Traffic Advisory Leaflet 01/13 Reducing Street Clutter (DfT 2013) https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/435 25/tal-reducing-sign-clutter.pdf

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

18TH JULY 2013

2013/14 MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMES

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

Purpose of the Report

1. This report summarises the progress of the major maintenance and improvement programmes that have been approved for 20013/14 for Melton Borough.

2013/14 Programme

2. Details of specific schemes included in the approved 20013/14 Capital and Revenue Programmes are summarised in the attached appendices

• Appendix A - Structural Carriageway and Footway Maintenance schemes • Appendix B - Footway Slurry Seal • Appendix C - Carriageway Surface Dressing • Appendix D – Sustainable Transport Improvement Schemes • Appendix E – Bridge Maintenance

3. The programmes for 2013/14 have been developed in accordance with the policies and strategies set out in the Local Transport Plan and in line with financial allocations approved by the County Council’s Cabinet.

4. The programme includes a number of reserve schemes. The reserves will form the basis for inclusion in the 2014/15 works schedule but may be brought forward into the current year’s schedule in the event of an underspend or postponement.

Equal Opportunities Implications

5. The completion of the works programme will improve the operation and condition of the network for the convenience of all users, whilst causing an element of localised disruption during construction work. 64

Recommendation

6. It is recommended that Members note the contents of this report

Officers to Contact

7. Members with specific queries about particular schemes are advised to contact the following officers:

Overall Policy Paul Sheard Tel (0116) 305 7191 Email: [email protected]

Structural maintenance, footway slurry sealing & surface dressing Mike Sheldrake Tel. (0116) 305 0001 Email [email protected]

Improvement schemes Martin O’Connor Tel. (0116) 305 7222 Email [email protected]

Bridge Maintenance Chris Waterfield Tel. (0116) 305 7167 Email [email protected]

Street Lighting Peter Hosking Tel. (0116) 3052244 Email [email protected]

Background Papers

None.

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APPENDIX A

MELTON CAPITAL STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME 2013/2014 FOOTWAY & CARRIAGEWAY WORKS

ROAD COST PARISH / TOWN LOCATION DESCRIPTION NOTES No BAND Carriageway Construction in A606 Melton Mowbray Burton Street B resurfacing 3rd quarter Waltham & Thorpe Melton Road, Goadby Carriageway Construction in A607 C Arnold Road – Mere Road resurfacing 3rd quarter Waltham & Thorpe Waltham Road, Lag Lane Carriageway A607 B Complete Arnold – Lodge Farm resurfacing Leicester Road, Roundabouts (Edendale / Carriageway A607 Melton Mowbray C Reserve Lake resurfacing Terrace) Grantham Road, Saltby Carriageway A607 Croxton Kerrial C Reserve Road Crossroads resurfacing Waltham & Thorpe Lings Hill (Between Carriageway A607 B Reserve Arnold Surfacing Joints) resurfacing Main Road, Asfordby Hill, Carriageway A6006 Asfordby Roundabout - haunching and B Reserve Welby Road resurfacing Carriageway A6006 Old Dalby Paddys Lane haunching and B Reserve resurfacing Thorpe Road, Stafford Carriageway A607 Melton Mowbray B Reserve Avenue - Norman Way resurfacing Norman Way, St Mary's Carriageway A607 Melton Mowbray B Reserve Street - Snow Hill resurfacing Asfordby Road, Quorn Carriageway A6006 Melton Mowbray C Reserve Avenue - Wilton Road resurfacing King Street, Manor House Carriageway Construction in C7309 Scalford B - Church Street resurfacing 2nd quarter Carriageway Somerby Road, Main Construction in C5304 Pickwell haunching and B Street – High Street 2nd quarter resurfacing Station Lane, Approaches Carriageway Construction in C6302 Asfordby C to Railway (x2) resurfacing 3rd quarter Belvoir Road, Castle View Carriageway C8304 Bottesford Road – Muston haunching and B Reserve Gorse Farm resurfacing Coston Road, Village Carriageway Construction in B676 Saxby Centre (including Saxby B resurfacing 2nd quarter Village) Wymondham Drift, Main Carriageway Construction in C7312 Wymondham Street – Sewstern C resurfacing 3rd quarter Road (part)

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ROAD COST PARISH / TOWN LOCATION DESCRIPTION NOTES No BAND Slope stabilisation, Sutton Road, adjacent carriageway Construction in C8308 Redmile B overbridge strengthening and 4th quarter overlay Carriageway Dalby Road, Aerodrome B6047 Melton Mowbray haunching and B Reserve Farm - Crown Hill overlay Saxby Road, north of Carriageway B676 Garthorpe B Reserve Garthorpe haunching St Bartholomews Way, Carriageway C7310 Melton Mowbray Horseguards Way - haunching and B Reserve Nottingham Road overlay Orston Lane, Railway – Carriageway C8309 Bottesford B Reserve Longhedge Lane resurfacing Lawn Lane, Wood Hill - Carriageway C7302 Old Dalby B Reserve Six Hills Lane haunching Stathern Lane, Harby Carriageway C8304 Harby A Reserve Lane – Pinfold Place resurfacing Carriageway C6301 Hoby Asfordby Rd (part) haunching and B Reserve overlay Carriageway Construction in U/C Freeby Woodfold Lane – All B resurfacing 3rd quarter Little Dalby Road, All – Carriageway Construction in U/C Little Dalby B various sections resurfacing 2nd quarter Gibsons Lane, Paddys Carriageway U/C Old Dalby Lane – Lower Grange B Reserve resurfacing Farm Carriageway Construction in U/C Stathern Ironstone Lane - All B resurfacing 3rd quarter King Street, St Mary’s Carriageway Construction in U/C Melton Mowbray C Way – Windsor Street resurfacing 3rd quarter Beler Way, A607 – Pate Carriageway Construction in U/C Melton Mowbray C Road resurfacing 3rd quarter Fernley Crescent, New Carriageway Construction in U/C Melton Mowbray development – existing C resurfacing 2nd quarter road Longcliff Hill, Nottingham Carriageway Construction in U/C Old Dalby B Lane – Main Road resurfacing 2nd quarter Carriageway Construction in U/C Cold Overton The Glebe – All B resurfacing 3rd quarter Buckminster Road, Carriageway U/C Sproxton Royces Plantation - haunching and B Reserve Coston Lodge West overlay Carriageway Croxton Lane, Knipton U/C Harston haunching and B Reserve Road - Track overlay Carriageway Main Steet, Grange Farm U/C Freeby haunching and B Reserve - Main Street overlay

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ROAD COST PARISH / TOWN LOCATION DESCRIPTION NOTES No BAND Carriageway Burrough On The U/C Melton Lane haunching and B Reserve Hill overlay Whissendine Lane, Main Carriageway U/C Cold Overton B Reserve Street - County boundary resurfacing Glebe Road, Main Street Carriageway U/C Wymondham B Reserve – Railway crossing resurfacing Carriageway Landyke Lane, Grange haunching and U/C Scalford B Reserve Farm - Melton Road overlay (passing bays) Nottingham Lane, ,Wood Carriageway U/C Old Dalby Hill - County haunching and B Reserve Boundary resurfacing Muston Gorse Road, Carriageway U/C Redmile Belvoir Farm - resurfacing B Reserve Woolsthorpe Road Wilton Road, Leicester Footway Deferred to A607 Melton Mowbray C Road – Dalby Road reconstruction 2014/15 Leicester Road, Lady Footway Deferred to A607 Melton Mowbray C Wilton Bridge reconstruction 2014/15 Sherrard Street, Outside Footway Construction in A606 Melton Mowbray Museum and reconstruction C nd 2 quarter Morrisons West Avenue, Arden Footway Construction in U/C Melton Mowbray C Drive – Charnwood Drive reconstruction 2nd quarter Footway Construction in U/C Melton Mowbray Windsor Street, All C reconstruction 4th quarter Footway U/C Melton Mowbray Market Place reconstruction C In progress Dieppe Way (Estate), Melton Mowbray, All Footway U/C Melton Mowbray B Reserve (various reconstruction link footpaths)

Cost band Key:- C < £50k; B £50k - £200k; A > £200k

Officer to Contact

Mike Sheldrake Tel. 0116 3050001 Email [email protected]

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APPENDIX B

MELTON BOROUGH SLURRY SEAL PROGRAMME 2013

Site No Village/Town Site Description/Location

1 ASFORDBY The Crescent incl link footpaths to Ralph Toon Court and New Street

Bottesford to Normanton from Nursery at Waste site entrance to 30mph 2 BOTTESFORD far side of Normanton

3 Fleming Avenue from Vaughan Ave to Station Rd

4 Vaughan Avenue from Grantham Rd Service Rd to end

5 HOSE Strouds Close

6 LONG CLAWSON Chapel Ln (part) from Coal Ln to nr house no.15

7 Coal Lane

8 Link footpath from The Green to Chapel Lane

9 LONG CLAWSON Mill Lane o/s houses 7 to 13

10 OLD DALBY Thompsons Walk from Nether Broughton to Queensway

11 MELTON Dorian Rise link footpath to Dalby Rd

12 Grange Drive link footpath to Wilcox Drive

13 Copley Close

14 Cranmere Road (part) from Redwood Avenue to Fairfield Close southeast side only

15 Greenhill Close

16 Fairfield Close

17 De Montfort from Scalford Rd to end

18 Thorpe End (part) from St Johns Court to Norman Way

19 Norfolk Drive (part) north side only from Sandy Lane to gas sub station opp Richmond Drive

20 Acres Rise & part Crossfield Drive from Tesco entrance past Post Office to road end

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21 Morley Close

22 Gladstone Avenue

23 Dulverton Road - EXCEPT SECTION O/S HOUSE NOS. 30 & 32

24 Beaconsfield Road

25 Alvaston Road

26 Granville Road

27 Nottingham Road Service Rd

28 Highfield Avenue

29 Hillside Avenue

Officer to Contact

Mike Sheldrake Tel. 0116305 0001 email [email protected]

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APPENDIX C

MELTON AREA SURFACE DRESSING PROGRAMME 2013

Site No Village/Town Site Description/Location

1 Bottesford Belvoir Rd from SD joint Castle View Rd to end of haunch nr canal 2 Bottesford Longhedge Lane from jnc Orston Ln nr railway x-ing to SD joint after first bend 3 Bottesford Walnut Rd access road between house nos 7 & 21

4 Bottesford Walnut Rd access road between house nos 33 & 45

5 Barkestone Rutland Square from Middle Street to Town End 6 Barkestone Wood Lane from bottom of hill at start of woods to top of hill near parking area 7 Plungar Highgate Lane from jnc Long Ln to last patch near field access

8 Stathern Church Lane from jnc Red Lion St to near jnc The Crescent

9 Stathern Tofts Hill from jnc The Green to road end 10 Stathern Water Ln from Mill Hill to Red Lion St 11 Harby Pinfold Place from jnc Stathern Ln to rd end 12 Harby Green Lane from jnc Stathern Ln to road end 13 Hose Middle Street 14 Hose Bolton Lane from jnc Clawson Lane to SD joint o/s school 15 Hose Bolton Lane from SD joint near no.26 to jnc Canal Lane 16 Hose Mount Pleasant Road from jnc Clawson Lane to bend at rear school entrance 17 Long Clawson Clawson Top Rd - dress bend and approaches at jnc Pasture Lane 18 Long Clawson Mill Lane (part) from SD joint at no.9 to SD joint at last house

19 Holwell Clawson Rd from SD joint jnc Waltham Ln to SD joint at Stone Pen Ln

20 Scalford Eastwell Rd from Manor Farm access to SD joint at 40mph Red House Farm 21 Scalford Eastwell Rd from SD joint at 40mph Cranyke Farm to just past Hill Farm 22 Scalford Melton Road from SD joint nr Ironstone Lane to near Scalford Hall Farm Cottage 23 Nether Broughton Old Dalby Lane from jnc A606 Nottm Rd to SD joint near Queensway

24 Nether Broughton Hecadeck Lane from Nottm Rd to Church End

25 Old Dalby Main St from SD joint nr jnc Chapel Ln to new surfacing joint on Wood Hill at seat 26 Ab Kettleby Belvoir Avenue and Quorn Avenue from Chapel Ln to Wartnaby Rd 27 Asfordby Hill Stanton Rd 28 Asfordby Hill Crompton Road 29 Asfordby Hill Glebe Road 30 Asfordby Prince Charles Street from Regency Rd to rd end 31 Asfordby Whitlock Way from Regency Rd to rd end

32 Asfordby Regency Rd from h/way boundary on The Crescent to jnc Whitlock Way

33 Asfordby The Crescent (part) from Regency Rd to h/way boundary

34 Asfordby Antil Close from Whitlock Way to rd end

35 Hoby Thrussington Rd from Charnwood Dist Bdy to The Elms

48 Hoby Church Lane from Main St to end

49 Great Dalby Nether End Access Service Rd (opp Burdetts Close) from jnc B6047 to end

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51 Gaddesby Rearsby Ln from o/s Pine House in Gaddesby to District bdy at Topfield Farm 52 Twyford Tilton Rd from SD joint at jnc Main St to SD joint on bend at Thimble Hall 53 Burrough Marefield Lane from jnc Twyford Rd to District bdy just past culvert 54 Burrough Newbold Lane from Main Street to District bdy at bottom of hill 55 Cold Overton Somerby Rd from SD joint at 30mph to SD joint near Somerby Lodge

56 Burton Lazars Lime Street from jnc A606 to rd end at gate

57 Burton Lazars Peppers Lane from Cross Lane to New Road 58 Burton Lazars The Close from New Rd to end 59 Freeby Main St from jnc Waltham Lane (but NOT junction itself) to cattle grid nr 30mph

60 Buckminster B676 Stainby Rd from jnc School Ln to Lincs boundary sign at x-rds

61 Buckminster Back Street (pt) from o/s Buckminster Farms to jnc Hall Rd & to church

62 Stonesby Main Street from 30mph to 30mph

63 Eastwell Belvoir Road from start of S-bends to jnc Eaton X-rds 64 Eaton Main Street from 30mph to jnc Belvoir Rd 65 Eaton Waltham Ln from jnc Eaton Main St to jnc Green Ln at X-rds 66 Branston Knipton Rd from Main St to Belvoir Rd 67 Harston Woolsthorpe Lane from SD joint nr village sign to Lincs boundary 68 Melton Mowbray Dorothy Avenue from Staveley Rd to Rockingham Drive 69 Melton Mowbray Clark Drive (pt) from Scalford Rd to Faldo Drive

70 Melton Mowbray Fairfield Close

71 Melton Mowbray Grantwood Rd cul-de-sac nos 18-24 72 Melton Mowbray Paddock Close

73 Melton Mowbray Mortimer Road cul-de-sac

74 Melton Mowbray Grange Drive cul-de-sac opp school

75 Melton Mowbray Grange Drive cul-de-sac opp no.74 76 Melton Mowbray Grange Drive cul-de-sac opp no.94

77 Melton Mowbray Hamilton Drive

78 Melton Mowbray Trent Bank from Redbrook Crescent to road ends

79 Melton Mowbray Gilpin Close from Redbrook Crescent to road ends

80 Melton Mowbray Kirby Lane cul-de-sac from jnc A606 Burton Rd to end

81 Melton Mowbray Sysonby Grange Lane (part) from cemetery to road ends at STW plant

83 Melton Mowbray Asfordby Rd from end of bus stop layby nr splitter island to near Half Way House

84 Burton Lazars Oakham Rd from SD joint nr Lt Dalby X-rds towards Melton to SD joint nr bridge 85 Waltham Melton Rd from jnc Freeby Ln to SD joint towards Waltham 89 AGREED REMEDIALS FROM PREVIOUS YEAR 90 Long Clawson Church Lane (part) 91 Waltham Grantham Road nr jnc Station Rd (part) 92 Saxelby Grimston Rd (part) 93 Melton Mowbray Tennyson Way (part) 94 Melton Mowbray Burton Rd (part) 73

APPENDIX D

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAMME FOR MELTON 2013/2014

Cost Anticipated Parish Scheme Location Details Status Band Construction

Reserve - awaiting Gaddesby Ashby Road Bus stop improvements C Future construction

Melton Brooksby College Network Rail funded - new Awaiting B Q3 Mowbray Yard footway and ramp construction

Melton Burton Road – MBC Awaiting New pedestrian refuge C Q2 Mowbray Office Access Road construction

Melton Norman Way/ St Consultation under Traffic signal renewal C Q3 Mowbray Mary’s Way way

Melton Local safety scheme - camera Nottingham Road Complete C Completion Q2 Mowbray signing

Scalford C of E Scalford Advisory school 20mph zone Design under way C Q2 Primary School

Various Various Bus stop improvements Design under way C 2013/14

Various Various Cycle parking Design under way C 2013/14

Discretionary footway Various Various Design under way C 2013/14 improvements – countywide

Rights of way network Various Various Design under way B 2013/14 improvements

Local safety schemes - signing, Various Various lining and surface Design under way C 2013/14 improvements

Sustainable transport Various Various Design under way C 2013/14 improvements

Notes

Cost Band Key:- C < £50k; B £50k - £200k; A > £200k

Anticipated Construction:-

Q1 = April – June Q2 = July – September Q3= October – December Q4 = January – March Future = future year not yet confirmed

Officer to Contact :

Martin O’Connor Tel. (0116) 305 0001 Email [email protected]

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MELTON BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME 2013/14

BRIDGE PARISH / COST LOCATION DESCRIPTION NOTES No TOWN BAND Grimston Gap, Works beneath 302 Asfordby Brickwork repairs C Asfordby bridge

Folville St, Ashby Works beneath 557 Gaddesby Brickwork repairs C Folville bridge Anticipated completion end of 959 Frisby & Kirby Washstones Lane Brickwork repairs C June (Deferred from 2012/13) Anticipated completion end of 960 Frisby & Kirby Washstones Lane Brickwork repairs C June (Deferred from 2012/13) Works beneath Clawson& Paint deck beams 1278 Meadows Lane, Hose C bridge Harby and brickwork repairs (Deferred from 2012/13)

Cost band Key:- C < £50k; B £50k - £200k; A > £200k

Officer to Contact Chris Waterfield Tel: (0116) 305 7167 Email: [email protected]

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LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHWAYS FORUM FOR MELTON

18TH JULY 2013

PROGRAMME OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT WORK - CURRENT POSITION

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT

Purpose of Report

1. To inform Members of the current status of the traffic management work programme.

Work Programmes

2. The programme and current status of traffic management work is summarised in the attached appendices:

Works Programme Status Schemes requiring a traffic regulation order Appendix A Schemes not requiring a traffic regulation order Appendix B Preliminary investigations and surveys Appendix C Developer-funded traffic regulation orders Appendix D

Resource Implications

3. Traffic management schemes are funded from various sources:

• The County Council’s traffic management revenue allocation – includes most schemes undertaken as a result of an enquiry • Capital funding (County Council, Local Sustainable Transport Fund etc.) – planned area-wide work • Developers – no resource implications • Outside funding (individuals, parishes, districts etc) – those schemes that are unlikely to be rated high enough to justify County Council funding.

Equal Opportunities Implications

4. No direct implications have been identified.

Recommendation

5. Members are requested to note the content of this report.

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Officer to Contact

David Wright Tel: 0116 305 0001 Email: [email protected]

Background Papers

None.

APPENDIX A Traffic Management Work Programme: 2013-2014 Schemes Requiring a Traffic Regulation Order

Officers to Contact: Score Priority: SB Stuart Bullen [email protected] 0-45 Low AD Aimi Ducker [email protected] 46-55 Medium MP Mark Palfreyman [email protected] 56-90 High DW David Wright [email protected] Telephone (all) 0116 305 0001

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Cap/ Officertocontact Ref. Rev District Area Location Broughtforward? Score consultation Initial Approvaltoadvertise Formalconsultation / publicadvert Objections Schemeapproval Worksordered Anticipatedconstruction Workscomplete Comment

Area wide scheme with a mixture of parking controls, funded via H&B BC to address parking demand following relocation of Hinckley College – Various Streets near Residents parking element of scheme abandoned TM3951 R Hinck & Bos Hinckley Trinity Lane
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Q4 due to extensive objections. MP

Area wide scheme with a mixture of parking controls, funded via H&B BC to address parking demand following relocation of Hinckley College – Various streets near Resident parking element of scheme abandoned TM3798 R Hinck & Bos Hinckley Druid Street
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Q4 due to extensive objections. MP Junction protection, alterations to loading restrictions and additional on-street parking Canal St , Surrounding spaces around streets affected by nearby Jacobs TM4053 R Oadby & Wig South Wigston streets
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Q2 factory and S.Leics college SB Accident history at junction, ban right turn out of Cornfield Way , physical works required to reduce TM4072 R Hinck & Bos Hinckley A47/Cornfield Way 61
Q3 accident history SB Delivery of works identified from 12/13 review of signing in town centre and town centre parking 4107.000 C NW Leics Coalville Town centre 59 Q4 restrictions. MP

TM Programmes Appendix A, Page 1 Cap/ Officertocontact Ref. Rev District Area Location Broughtforward? Score consultation Initial Approvaltoadvertise Formalconsultation / publicadvert Objections Schemeapproval Worksordered Anticipatedconstruction Workscomplete Comment MP/A C Charnwood Loughborough Various Rds 59 Q1-Q4 Minor TRO consolidations/amendments D Delivery of safety measures for residents with frontages onto the A50, to coincide with additional TM3976 R Blaby Glenfield A50 Leicester Road
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Q2 parking spaces at County Hall MP Review exiting signing and lining, incl waiting restrictions between Logan St and Abbey St. Any Coventry Road, between changes necessary can be introduced in Logan St and B4304 (min conjunction with resurfacing scheme programmed TM4069 R Harborough Market Harborough roundabout) 58
Q2 for summer 2013. SB TM4065 R Charnwood Loughborough New Street 58
Q1 Provision of parking bays MP Riverside Way/ Warwick Speed limit change, from 30mph to 40mph.

TM3938 R Blaby Littlethorpe Road 58
Q1 Request from Police SB 80 Reconfigure parking spaces , consolidate parking TM3983 R Charnwood Loughborough Leicester Road
57


Q3 restrictions MP

30mph speed limit. - 50mph limit between A5 and TM3912 R Hinck & Bos Witherley Kennel Lane 57




Q1
current location of 30mph to be reduced SB South Wigston High Signing and lining to address safety issues TM4073 R Oadby & Wig South Wigston School 57
Q2 around school gates SB Alexandra Road / Brook Junction protection , safety issues with forward TM4055 R Blaby Enderby St 56
Q4 visibility SB A426 St Johns Business Junction protection , safety issues with forward TM4006 R Harborough Lutterworth Park 56

Q3 visibility SB Create parking for local business by reducing TM4076 R Hinck & Bos Hinckley Thornycroft Road 56
Q4 current DYL on street SB Current safety issue with service vehicles R Hinck & Bos Market Bosworth Back Lane 56
Q4 blocking lane , create a safe service location SB TM3908 R Hinck & Bos Stoke Golding Wykin Road
56





Q1 Extension of 30mph speed limit SB TM3902 R Hinck & Bos Sheepy Main Road
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Q1 Speed limit reduction from 40mph to 30mph SB Junction improvement to allow safe access for R Charnwood Syston Teal Way 55 Q3 buses SB TM3516 R Melton Bottesford Barkestone Lane
55



Q3 Gated closure of Lane SB

TM Programmes Appendix A, Page 2 Cap/ Officertocontact Ref. Rev District Area Location Broughtforward? Score consultation Initial Approvaltoadvertise Formalconsultation / publicadvert Objections Schemeapproval Worksordered Anticipatedconstruction Workscomplete Comment

Incorporate taxi parking on Fri and Sat nights 10pm to 3am, safety concerns raised by Police. R NW Leics Ashby de la Zouch Market Street 54
? (To be delivered if AIU scheme is abandoned) SB Safety concerns with on-street parking around TM4043 R NW Leics Coalville Walker Road 54
Q2 bends, junctions SB Remove limited parking , install junction TM4039 R Charnwood Loughborough Empress Road 54
Q2 protection in Industrial estate SB New King St/Great Central Rd/Albert Combined junction protection, limited waiting 81 TM4074 R Charnwood Loughborough Promenade 54
Q4 outside shops and residents parking schemes SB

Various roads – village Parking controls in village centre to address TM3718 R Hinck & Bos Groby centre
54




Q2 safety issues and to manage parking demand MP

Roads near town centre Survey to look at effect to area after parking TM4080 R Blaby Blaby that have parking issues 54
Q4 scheme introduced SB TM4081 R Harborough Market Harborough Town centre 54
Q4 Look at the two taxi ranks parking locations SB TM4035 R Charnwood Loughborough Burder Street
54
Q1 Create additional parking in residential zone SB R Charnwood Loughborough Various 54
Q2 Rationalise disability parking spaces MP Wolvey Rd, Herald Rd, R Hinck & Bos Burbage Three Pots Rd 54
14/15 Junction protection , relocate bus stands SB Safety improvements at junction and to create a TM3985 R Melton Melton Mowbray Ankle Hill
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Q1 passing bay on Ankle Hill SB Waltham on the TM4068 R Melton Wolds Goadby Road
53
Q2 HGV restrictions SB TM4042 R NW Leics Castle Donington Warke Flatt 52

Q2 Junction protection around industrial area SB installation of additional disabled bays and TM4051 R Charnwood Loughborough Packe Street 52


Q1 kerbing works MP

Potential reduction in the speed limit on B4116 R NW Leics Snarestone Measham Road, B4116 52 Q4 Measham Road, from 50mph to 40mph. SB

TM Programmes Appendix A, Page 3 Cap/ Officertocontact Ref. Rev District Area Location Broughtforward? Score consultation Initial Approvaltoadvertise Formalconsultation / publicadvert Objections Schemeapproval Worksordered Anticipatedconstruction Workscomplete Comment Ashby Road/ University Junction protection , vehicles parking on grass TM4002 R Charnwood Loughborough Lane
51
Q3 verge obstructing visibility SB Lansdowne Drive nr Parking bays alterations and cross check TM4023 R Charnwood Loughborough shops 51 14/15 markings against existing TROs SB Safety concerns from fire service with on-street TM4044 R NW Leics Ashby de la Zouch Trinity Close 49



Q3 parking hindering access SB R Charnwood Sileby Swan Street 48 14/15 Additional parking provision SB R Charnwood Shepshed Hall Croft 48 14/15 Review of parking restrictions SB TM4024 R NW Leics Castle Donington Delven Lane 46


Q3 Junction protection SB 82

TM Programmes Appendix A, Page 4 APPENDIX B Traffic Management Work Programme: 2013-2014 Schemes Not Requiring a Traffic Regulation Order

Officers to Contact: Score Priority: SB Stuart Bullen [email protected] 0-45 Low AD Aimi Ducker [email protected] 46-55 Medium MP Mark Palfreyman [email protected] 56-90 High DW David Wright [email protected] ▼ Telephone (all) 0116 305 0001

Cap/ Ref. Rev Officer to contact District Area Location Brought forward? Score Consultation Objections Scheme approval Works ordered Anticipated construction Works complete Comment

Decluttering scheme, to improve visual look of area, 83 clearer signage to assist local business, working in TM4016 R Melton Melton Town centre roads
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Q2 partnership with district council SB Decluttering scheme, to improve visual look of area, clearer signage to assist local business, working in TM4087 R Harborough Market Harborough Town centre roads
59
Q4 partnership with district council SB A6/ Bishop Meadow 3909.008 roundabout/ Warwick Phase 2: A6 outbound dedicated left turn lane for Warwick C Charnwood Loughborough Way 56
Q3 Way MP Leics Rd/Coleorton Accident history at junction, improved road marking and TM4010 R NW Leics New Packington Lane/Corkscrew Lane 59
Q2 physical works to be implemented. SB Upgrade existing zebra crossing and surrounding TM4079 R Blaby Stoney Stanton Station Road 58
Q3 roundabout due to safety issues SB Declutter scheme for roundabout and route along Epinal TM4070 R Charnwood Loughborough One Ash Roundabout 57
Q4 Way SB

Various- listed on surface Delivery of lining work identified at locations listed on R Various Various dress programme 57 Q1-Q4 surface dress programme MP Accident history ( 2 crahes) involving peds, provide TM4082 R Melton Melton Mowbray Leicester Road 57


Q1 crossing poits and centre flush road markings SB Signing scheme to prevent HGVs driving up to Cotes low TM4017 R Charnwood Cotes Nottingham Road 57



Q2 bridge SB NWL/H&B Delivery of signing works identified from 12/13 review of 4107.001 Various A50 and A511 C /Blaby 57 Q4 route signing from A46 to A42. MP Variety of signing and lining amendments to ensure R Charnwood Loughborough Various roads
57 NA NA NA
Q1-Q4 parking restrictions are enforceable. MP A512 corridor treatment, signing and carriageway TM3996 R NW Leics Colerton A512, Ashby Road
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Q1 narrowing in conjunction with speed limit change, SB

TM Programmes Appendix E, Page 1 Cap/ Ref. Rev

District Area Location Brought forward? Score Consultation Objections Scheme approval Works ordered Anticipated construction Works complete Comment Officer to contact

TM3781 R NW Leics Castle Donnington A453
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Q1 Implement waiting restrictions and signing and lininig work SB

High end speeds recorded by Police and CSW , speed TM4045 R Melton Gaddesby Neather End East 56 Q2 cushions , support from local school and residents SB Dominion Road jw TM4077 R Blaby Glenfield Libery Av 56 Q3 Junction improvements SB Accident history ( 2 crashes) failed to give way. Centre TM4083 R Blaby Whetstone Lutterworth Rd/Hill Lane 54
14/15 island , road marking changes SB Safety issues with buses stopping on Loughborough Rd, TM3986 R Melton Asfordby Loughborough Road
54
Q2 minor kerb realignment SB Install 6 bollards on footway to prevent vehicles parking . Doing in conjunction with highway scheme changes on TM4085 R Charnwood Loughborough Derby Road
54

Q1 Derby Rd SB Accident history around bend, improved road markings and TM4084 R Blaby Sharnford Aston Lane 54
Q2 signage to be implemented. SB

Melton Road South / High end speeds , speed tables , support from local 84 R Harborough East Langton Melton Road North 53
14/15 residents SB Grantham Road West / High end speeds , speed tables , support from local R Melton Bottesford Grantham Road East 53
14/15 residents SB Accident history at junction, improved road marking and TM4071 R Charnwood Thurmaston Manor Rd at A607 53
14/15 physical works to be implemented. SB Epinal Way/ Landsdowne Kerbing works at junction mouth to address contravention TM4023 R Charnwood Loughborough Road
53



Q1 of existing one way order. SB Charley/B591 Copt Oak Relocation of signing and VAS to improve driver TM4034 R NW Leics Charley Road
53



Q1 awareness of junction SB R Melton Various B676
51
14/15 HGV signing for Mill Lane industrial estate MP Measures to address speeding and drivers mounting R NW Leics Ashby de la zouch Lower Packington Rd 50
Q4 footway SB Distirct boundary signs (Scheme cost : 10k, to be funded R Harborough Various Various 50
Q3 by District Council) SB TM4086 R NW Leics Colerton Various 50 Q2 VNP signing SB TOTAL COSTS (Revenue):

LOW PRIORITY SCHEMES R Charnwood Syston St Peters Court
44
Parking controls SB R Harborough Broughton Ashley Main Street 44
Waiting restrictions SB R Harborough Market Harborough Rectory Lane 44
Residents parking scheme SB

TM Programmes Appendix E, Page 2 APPENDIX C Traffic Management Work Programme: 2013-2014 Preliminary investigations and surveys Officers to Contact: SB Stuart Bullen [email protected] Score Priority: AD Aimi Ducker [email protected] 0-45 Low MP Mark Palfreyman [email protected] 46-55 Medium DW David Wright [email protected] 56-90 High Telephone (all) 0116 305 0001 ▼

Ref: District Area Location Objectives Broughtforward? Score Cap/Rev Startdate Duration Complete Comments Officertocontact

Review of signing on an area wide Town centre and adjacent 4059.000 Hinck & Bos Hinckley basis in town centre with a view to 68 C MP roads 85 decluttering streetscape. Review of town centre parking restrictions.

4059.000 Hinck & Bos Hinckley Various Weight restriction signing to deter 60 C MP HGVs from using non strategic road network in Hinckley

Bus stop layby improvements and bus priority measures at signals. Ashby Square/ Frederick 3909.007 Charnwood Loughborough Construction will be in conjunction
57 C MP St junction with Loughborough town centre works in 14/15

Village centre and a Indentification of minor 4059.000 Hinck & Bos Earl Shilton number of adjacent side improvement works following
56 C MP roads review of parking restrictions. One way (out only) on Storer Ashby Road / Storer Charnwood Loughborough Road, including the removal of 55 C MP Road right turn lane on Ashby Road

Measures to assist vehicles A6 /Shelthorpe Road travelling outbound on A6 3909.01 Charnwood Loughborough 50 C MP junction negotiating stationary bus at bus stop, shortly after signal junction.

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APPENDIX D

Officer to Contact

Martin O’Connor Tel. (0116) 305 0001 Email [email protected]

Melton Developer TRO Schemes in Progress

Parish or Ward Scheme 87 Comment Initial Consultation Formal Consultation Public Advert Objections Process Complete Approval to Advertise Approval

Nottingham Road – Waiting Restrictions Melton Mowbray






Order approved, lining to be implemented. associated with Supermarket Development

K:/Group Admin/Developer TRO Summary Sheets/Team North/Melton TRO Appendix June 2013.doc

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