NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Streetscene & Engineering Cabinet Board

25th October 2019

Report of the Head of Engineering & Transport

David W. Griffiths

Matter for Decision

Wards Affected: Briton Ferry East

Proposed No Waiting, No Loading or Unloading at Any Time:

Old Road, Briton Ferry, Neath

Purpose of the Report:

To obtain Members’ approval to advertise the above scheme, as indicated in Appendix A.

Executive Summary:

The report outlines the proposed Order and the reason why the Order is required.

Background:

A dropped crossing facility is required outside Ysgol Carreg Hir, Old Road, Briton Ferry to allow school children and pedestrians to cross the road safely.

After discussion with the local Councillor, it was decided to propose a No Waiting, No Loading or Unloading at Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Old Road, Briton Ferry to prevent vehicles from obstructing the proposed dropped crossing.

Financial Impacts:

The work is to be funded from the Welsh Government Capital 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 B, 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 will be advertised for a 21-day period as part of the statutory process.

Risk Management Impacts:

No implications.

Consultation:

A consultation exercise will be undertaken when the scheme is advertised.

Recommendations:

That approval to advertise the proposed Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Unloading at Any Time Traffic Regulation Order on Old Road, Briton Ferry is granted. The proposed Traffic Order to be advertised and if no objections are received, the proposal is to be implemented on site.

Reasons for Proposed Decision:

To maintain a safe crossing facility in the interest of highway safety.

Implementation of Decision:

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

Appendices:

Appendix A - Plan: Road Safety Grant - 20mph Zone & Speed Cushions - Briton Ferry/Melin Neath – Proposed Crossing & Traffic Orders

Appendix B – 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