NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Streetscene & Engineering Cabinet Board

20th September 2019

Report of the Head of Engineering & Transport

David W. Griffiths

Matter for Decision

Wards Affected: Neath South

Proposed Traffic Regulation Orders for a No Waiting at Any Time Traffic Order:

Hillside, Highbury Court, Cook Rees Avenue & Westernmoor Road, Neath

Purpose of the Report:

To consider the objections received following the advertisement of the above scheme, as indicated in Appendix A.

Executive Summary:

One email objecting to the scheme was received.

One email in support of the scheme was received.

The report outlines the objections and the recommendations for the scheme.

Background:

The proposed Traffic Regulation Orders are required to ensure good visibility at the junctions in question.

The proposals will provide a safer environment for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and local residents.

Financial Impacts:

The work will be funded by the Welsh Government Road Safety Grant.

Integrated Impact Assessment:

A first stage Impact Assessment has been undertaken to assist the Council in discharging its legislative duties (under the Equality Act 2010, the Welsh Language Standards (No.1) Regulations 2015, the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

The first stage assessment, attached at Appendix C, has indicated that a more in-depth assessment is not required. A summary is included below:-

A full impact assessment is not required as the proposals will provide a benefit for the local community.

Valleys Communities Impacts:

No implications.

Workforce Impacts:

No implications.

Legal Impacts:

The scheme was advertised for a 21-day period as part of the statutory process.

Risk Management Impacts:

No implications.

Consultation:

A consultation exercise was carried out when the scheme was advertised in August 2019.

One email objecting to the scheme was received, summarised as follows:-

The resident would like to see the Traffic Order reduced on the northern side of Hillside to allow them to park their vehicle.

One email in support of the scheme was received.

The Police fully support the proposals.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:-

The Traffic Order be reduced on the northern side of Hillside by approximately 6m, as indicated in Appendix B.

The objector to be informed of the decision and the Traffic Order to be implemented on site.

Reasons for Proposed Decision:

To provide a safer environment for residents, motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.

Appendices:

Appendix A - Plan: Proposed Traffic Orders – Hillside, Neath

Appendix B – Plan: Revised Traffic Orders – Hillside, Neath

Appendix C - First Stage IIA

List of Background Papers:

None

Officer Contact:

Martin Brumby, Project Manager Highways – Engineering & Transport

Tel. No: 01639 686013

Email: environment@npt.gov.uk

James Kane, Senior Assistant Engineer - Engineering & Transport

Tel. No: 01639 686465

Email: environment@npt.gov.uk

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C