Decision details

Traffic Regulation Order - Parts of the A354 Portland Road and Merley Road, Weymouth

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Place Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Traffic Regulation Order – No waiting at any time and no loading at any time restrictions along parts of the A354 Portland Road and Merley Road, Weymouth.

 

Decision:

That having considered the proposal to implement the new parking restrictions as advertised.

 

Reasons for the decision:

To prevent vehicles parking obstructively along sections of the A354 Portland Road and Merley Road, Weymouth - increasing visibility and safety for pedestrians using the proposed new crossings.

 

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

No declarations of interest.

 

 

Consultees:

·         Weymouth Town Council

·         Dorset Police

·         Councillor Clare Sutton

·         Councillor Kate Wheller

·         Councillor Claudia Webb

·         Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

·         South Western Ambulance Service

·         Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

·         Freight Transport Association

·         Road Haulage Association

·         SGN

·         Southern Electric

·         South West Water

·         Wessex Water

·         Dorset bus companies

·         Statutory 21 days public consultation (site notices, press notice and advertisement on Dorset Council website) Thursday 13 February to Friday 7 March 2025.

Publication date: 30/04/2025

Date of decision: 30/04/2025