Bedford, Wootton/Sharnbrook/Staploe/Kempston Hardwick and other areas - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic - to fascilitate carriageways.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2023

ZUC69 FROM 50 CHURCH ROAD UC72 TO UC67  

WOOD END ROAD, WOOTTON 23 – 153

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the length of Zuc69 From 50 Church Road Uc72 To Uc67 Wood End Road Wootton.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway repairs and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 2nd April 2024 to 11th April 2024

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Wood End Road, Keeley Lane, Hall End Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd April 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2023

CHURCH LANE, SHARNBROOK 23 – 151

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Church Lane Sharnbrook from High Street to Lodge Road.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate coring and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 09:00 to 15:30 hours from 2nd April 2024 to 3rd April 2024

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Lodge Road, Colworth Road, High Street.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd April 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2023

ROTHSAY PLACE, BEDFORD 23 – 154

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an

Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Rothsay Place from s/o 1 The Grove to opposite 1a Rothsay Place.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate footway re surfacing and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 8th April 2024 to 12th April 2024

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via The Grove, Goldington Road, Kimbolton Road, Bushmead Avenue, Castle Road, Rothsay Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 8th April 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2023

BUSHMEAD ROAD, STAPLOE 23 – 135

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an

Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Bushmead Road Staploe from Gypsy Lane for 400m east. This temporary road closure is required to replace the existing 12” PVCU water main and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours 2nd April 2024 to 10th May 2024

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bushmead Road, Bolnhurst Road, St Neots Road, Kimbolton Road, Wybridge, Mill Hill, Pertenhall Road, Bedford Road, Park Lane, Main Road, Chapel Yard, Old Ford Lane, Stonely Road, The Green, Green Lane, The Highway, High Street, Crosshall Road, Great North Road (B1048), Great North Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd April 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian

Water Tel: 08457 145 145

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024

MANOR ROAD, KEMPSTON HARDWICK 24 – 004

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an

Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency,from proceeding along the length of Manor Road Kempston Hardwick.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate level crossing maintenance and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 23:00 to 04:30 hours from 6th April 2024 to 8th April 2024

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Woburn Road, Marston Bypass, Bedford Road, Station Road, Station Lane,, Millbrook Road, Ampthill Road, Manor Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 6th April 2024, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Centurion traffic managament on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd Tel: 01132 775360.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2024 BEDFORD 24 – 010

ALEXANDRA ROAD, BRERETON ROAD, PRIORY STREET  

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, from turning into left into Midland Road from Alexandra Road, Brereton Road, Priory Street Bedford. This temporary left turn prohibition is required to facilitate traffic management for sewer works in Grey friars and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary left turn prohibition is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 2nd April 2024 to 15th April 2024

The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd April 2024, for a period of twelve months or until the temporary left turn prohibition is no longer required, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2021

BATTISON STREET, WESTERN STREET , BEDFORD 24 -010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, from turning right into Midland Road from Battison Street, Western Street , Bedford.

This temporary right turn prohibition is required to facilitate traffic management for sewer works on Greyfriars and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary right turn prohibition is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 2nd April 2024 to 15th April 2024

The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd April 2024, for a period of 12months or until the temporary right turn prohibition is no longer required, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

Matthew D’Archambaud, Officer for Transport Highways & Engineering,

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL DRAFT RIGHTS OF WAY  

IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2024 – 2029 We are seeking public views and comment on the draft RoWIP 2024 – 2029, in order that it meets the current and future needs of the people living and working in the Borough of Bedford and those many visitors which enjoy our countryside.

Once the plan is agreed and published it will replace the Bedford Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2018 -2023.

The final plan will guide the work of Bedford Borough Council from 2024 – 2029 in managing, improving and marketing the public rights of way network in the Borough.

An essential part of the process is making an assessment of your views. A draft copy of the ROWIP 2024 – 2029 can be viewed on our website: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/have-your-say/consultations. A copy of the draft plan can be seen free of charge at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford by appointment from 10am to 4pm on Weekdays (Bank and Public Holidays excepted) and we would appreciate any comments you may wish to make.

We would be grateful if you could respond with your comments by e-mail to RightsOfWay@bedford.gov.uk. Alternatively you can write with your comments to Rights of Way Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street Bedford, no later than 17 June 2024.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(GREAT DENHAM: PART OF FOOTPATH NO 1)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along part of the length of public Footpath No 1, Great Denham which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0195 4898 (Map point A) to OS GR TL 0202 4880 (Map point B).

This temporary closure is required for construction of a new housing development.

The closure is expected to take place from Thursday 4th April 2024 for up to six months.

The alternative route for footpath users while the closure is in operation will be to cross over to the adjacent footpath. The proposed Order will come into operation on 4th April 2024 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpath have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (BEDFORD URBAN AREA  

(SOUTH OF THE RIVER AND QUEENS PARK)) (PROHIBITION AND ORDER 2009 (AMENDMENT NO.57A) ORDER 2024

RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES)  

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 14th March 2024 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:

1. To introduce a ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction (double yellow lines) on the following length of road:

A     Dunham Close, Bedford

(i)    Around the turning head, extending from a point on its north-western kerb, approx. 37 metres south-west of the south-western side of the north-eastern arm of Dunham Close, in an anti-clockwise direction to a point approx. 51 metres south-west of the south-western side of the north-eastern arm of Dunham Close.

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 18th March 2024 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro. High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

Notice of Making a Public Path Order

Highways Act 1980

Bedford Borough Council BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2024

(MELCHBOURNE & YIELDEN: PART OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH No. Y17)

The above Order made on 14 March 2024 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert that length of Public Footpath numbered Y17 in the Parish of Melchbourne & Yielden in the environs of “The Manor” commencing from a point approximately 118 metres east south-east from the residential dwelling known as “The Manor” Melchbourne & Yielden at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0143/6728 then running in a generally north-west direction for approximately 321 metres before running north for approximately 80 metres where it joins the unaffected part of Footpath Y17 at OSGR TL 0112/6744 on the Order Map to a route commencing from a point where it has a junction with that part of the unaffected part of Footpath Y17, Melchbourne & Yielden approximately 118 metres east south-east from the residential dwelling known as “The Manor” Melchbourne & Yielden at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0143/6728 then running in a generally north-east direction for approximately 147 metres until OSGR TL 0148/6741 where it then runs in a

generally westerly direction for approximately 363 metres where it reaches a junction with the unaffected part of Footpath Y17, Melchbourne & Yielden at Ordnance Grid Reference OSGR TL 0112/6745.

A copy of the Order and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford by appointment from 10am to 4pm on Weekdays (Bank and Public Holidays excepted). A copy of the Order as made and the Order Map have been placed and may be downloaded free of charge from the Bedford Borough Council Website. Navigate to: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/ public-rights-way/public-path-orders

Any representations about or objections to the Order must be addressed to Manager of Transport Operations, Bedford Borough Council, Room 436, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP. They may be sent by email to RightsofWay@bedford.gov.uk or by post, to be received no later than 19 April 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn Bedford Borough Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Notice of Making a Public Path Order

Highways Act 1980

Bedford Borough Council BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(BOLNHURST & KEYSOE: PART OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH No. 85)

PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2024

The above Order made on 14 March 2024 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert that length of Public Footpath numbered 85 in the Parish of Bolnhurst & Keysoe in the environs of “Hinton St Mary” commencing from a point approximately 8 metres south-east from the residential dwelling known as “Hinton St Mary” Bolnhurst & Keysoe at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0906/5826 then running in a generally north-north-east direction for approximately 123 metres where it joins the unaffected part of Footpath 85 at OSGR TL 0909/5837 to a point commencing from where it has a junction with that part of the unaffected part of Footpath 85, Bolnhurst & Keysoe approximately 8 metres south-east from the residential dwelling known as “Hinton St Mary” Bolnhurst & Keysoe at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0906/5826 then running in a generally north-east direction for approximately 123 metres where it joins the unaffected part of Footpath 85 at OSGR TL 0909/5837.

A copy of the Order and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford by appointment from 10am to 4pm on Weekdays (Bank and Public Holidays excepted). A copy of the Order as made and the Order Map have been placed and may be downloaded free of charge from the Bedford Borough Council Website. Navigate to: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/ public-rights-way/public-path-orders

Any representations about or objections to the Order must be addressed to Manager of Transport Operations, Bedford Borough Council, Room 436, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP. They may be sent by email to RightsofWay@bedford.gov.uk or by post, to be received no later than 19 April 2024. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn Bedford Borough Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated 21st March 2024

Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street,

Bedford, MK42 9AP