Leicestershire County Council Highways have given notice of introducing measures to assist traffic flow in Enderby.
The move comes following prolonged dialogue between Enderby Parish Council and Leicestershire County Council following representations made to the Parish Council to do something about some of the areas traffic ‘black spots’.
In a Statement of Effect, Leicestershire County Council says it has received reports from the Parish Council concerning congestion experienced on Townsend Road, Enderby. After assessing the situation, it is proposed to introduce (one way traffic only) on the approach to George Street, Enderby in order to provide safer access and egress for vehicles, and a safer environment for pedestrians and other road users.
No waiting at any time parking restrictions have also been requested on Townsend Road outside the new Adult Learning Centre to replace the current School keep clear markings.
No waiting at any time parking restrictions have also been proposed on Kipling Drive junction with West Street and a small section on Shortridge Lane junction with West Street, in order to provide safer access and egress for vehicles, and a safer environment for pedestrians and other road users.
A copy of the proposed Orders, together with plans illustrating the proposals and an
explanatory statement giving the Council’s reasons for proposing to make the Order may be inspected during normal office hours at Room 200, County Hall, Glenfield,
Leicester LE3 8RA at the offices of Blaby District Council, Desford Road, Leicester LE19 2EP and at the offices of Enderby Parish Council, Civic Centre, King Street, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4NT.
Documents can also be viewed online at https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/roads-andtravel/cars-and-parking/traffic-management-consultations.
Objections to the proposals, specifying the grounds on which they are made, should be sent in writing to Lauren Haslam, Director of Law and Governance, Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA by not later than 28th September 2018, quoting reference JM/HTWMT/4004.
Alternatively, objections can be emailed to jane.x.moore@leics.gov.uk or via the online comment form which may be accessed via the link above.
Anyone requiring alternative formats of the Notice, including larger print, braille or fax transmission, can contact Leicestershire County Council on (0116) 305 6752.
The notice is dated: 7th September 2018.