Information Governance Team ● The Parkhouse Building ● Kingmoor Business Park ● Carlisle ● ● CA6 4SJ T: 01228 221234 ● E: [email protected]

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

8 December 2020

Dear

Freedom of Information Act 2000, Reference: FOI-7597-2020

The council has completed its search relating to your request about the road closure between Great Broughton and Broughton Moor received on Mon, 23 Nov 2020.

Request Could you please allow me to view the documentation regarding the road closure between Great Broughton and Broughton Moor on 23rd November? Was a request made to close the road on 24th November? Why did work not commence on 23rd November? What was the reasoning behind closing a road when no work had been carried out? Could you please show me the relevant RAMS?

Response The council does hold information within the definition of your request.

Cumbria County Council can confirm that a temporary road closure was in place on the C2007 Broughton Moor to Great Broughton Road on the 23rd November 2020.

This road closure was applied for by Network Plus working on behalf of United Utilities and was in place to allow utility works to be carried out.

The excavation works were to take place in the verge, however due to safe working zones and minimum running lane widths it was identified by Cumbria County Councils Compliance Officer, that it was unsafe for the works to be carried out under any other form of traffic management and a road closure was required.

Please find attached for your information, a copy of the application form from Network Plus requesting a road closure to be put in place. These works were originally anticipated to be carried out on the 02nd November 2020, however due to unforeseen circumstances they did not go ahead.

After liaising with Network Plus CCC can confirm that works were carried out on the 23rd November, however due to a delay in the relevant Traffic Management having been set up, the team did not commence their works until late morning, the works were complete and the road was fully open early afternoon. /

CCC can confirm that all information in relation to this temporary road closure has made reference to a 23rd November start date, we do not hold any information which has made reference to the 24th and can only offer our apologies for the disruption that these works have caused.

As these works were not carried out by we am unable to provide copies of the relevant RAMS, these would need to be requested from United Utilities or their contractors.

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Yours sincerely

Information Governance Team

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APPLICATION FOR AN EMERGENCY ROAD/FOOTPATH CLOSURE/TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (TTRO)FOR STREET WORKS OR HIGHWAY WORKS

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) Application to be emailed to the PLEASE SUBMIT 1 TO 3 DAYS BEFORE TTRO area email address below: (advertising costs if required will be invoiced at a later date) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Applicant Name & Address Invoice Address (if different)

Network plus

James Corbett Rd

Salford

M50 1DE

Contact Name: Emergency Contact: Contact E-mail: Contact E-mail:

Telephone No: Telephone No:

TTRO Required Urgent road closure e.g. Closure/Speed Limit, Parking bay suspension: (See guidance notes for further info) Broughton Moor to great Broughton Road No/Name Broughton Moor Cumbria Location (Village/Town) CA15 7SP 003/04569

Grid Ref : 305579,532956

(for footpaths/bridleway closures only)

Start Date/Time/Duration of TTRO 23/11 – 1 Day

and date of previous TTRO: 02/11

Works being carried out: Trough supply Diversion Route(s) Please include a WRITTEN diversion (this is required in addition to any (A plan showing the section of highway(s) to be plans/drawings): closed and the proposed alternative route must accompany this application) BROUGHTON MOOR CROSS ROAD TOWARDS GREAT An example plan can be seen within the BROUGHTON Guidance notes BROUGHTON MOOR TO JUNCTION WITH A594 TO DOVENBY AT LINEFOOT TO VIA DEARHAM GREAT BROUGHTON TO JUNCTION WITH A594 DEARHAM TO DOVENBY AT LINEFOOT MAIN STREET

Contractor carrying out works: Network plus Can pedestrian/dismounted cyclist access to be maintained through Yes No closure (note: Pedestrian access to premises within the closure must be maintained at all times) Confirmation that the public right of way will not be permanently obstructed by the works (applicable only to footpaths/bridleway closure applications)

Is this a bus route Yes No

If yes Has the bus company been notified? Yes No

Date of Site Meeting/Discussion with Agreed with Inspector (note: Your application will not be progressed until this has taken place)

Purchase Order No for initial Legal

and administrative costs (Please note that the application cannot be processed until the upfront payment is received) M474675

I declare that the section of road detailed above requires a TTRO to be put in place to facilitate works, which cannot be carried out whilst maintaining the standard traffic flow. I understand that the upfront cost for the TTRO Application has to be fully paid before this application will be processed. I declare that I will consult and discuss the temporary restriction with those likely to be affected and agree to provide and maintain all signing, including advanced notice boards, for the duration of the works. I understand that I am responsible for the 24 hours signing and guarding and maintenance of the site and any diversion route in accordance with Chapter 8 and the Code of Practice for Safety at Street Works and Road Works. I can confirm that the relevant qualifications are in place and up to date. I have read and understood fully the guidance notes provided and will adhere to all responsibilities/duties enforced by this document.

 I enclose a cheque payable to Cumbria County Council to cover legal and administration costs or;

I will pay by BACS following invoice being raised by local highway office  Please ensure PO number is provided

Signed: …………………………………

Date: …07/11/2020………………………………..