Bedford Borough (Multiple Areas) - Various Traffic Orders
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BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
LOVELL ROAD, OAKLEY 25 – 067
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 vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Lovell Road, Oakley.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate de-scaling, Metal work repairs and rust prevention treatment 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 17:00 hours 5th October 2025
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Lovell Road, Station Road, Highfield Road, Milton Road, Oakley Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th October 2025, 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 on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd Tel: 01132 775360.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
ROISE STREET, BEDFORD 25 – 066
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 vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Roise Street, Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate gas mains replacement 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 from 29th September 2025 to 10th October 2025
Access will be maintained for residents. The proposed Order will come into operation on 29th September 2025, 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 Core Highways on behalf of Cadent Tel: 0330 043 3030.
Paul Pace, Chief Officer Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO
INTRODUCE NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN
MARINA COURT, KEMPSTON
Reason for Proposal:
Bedford Borough Council has received a request for some new parking restrictions in Marina Court, Kempston. The proposal below is aimed at helping to maintain visibility and safety in this road.
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following length of road:
| A | Marina Court, Kempston |
| (i) | On its northeastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 40 metres northwest of the junction with Granville Street for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south easterly direction. |
Relevant proposal documents may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341
Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 2nd October 2025 to highways.consultations@bedford.gov.uk
Order Title if made will be:
1. Bedford Borough Council (Kempston) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2018 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO
INTRODUCE SOME PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN
WILKINSON ROAD AND OTHER ROADS, KEMPSTON
Reason for Proposal:
As part of planning requirements and a request from Ward Councillors, Bedford Borough Council proposes to introduce some parking restrictions in various roads in Kempston.
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:
| A | Wilkinson Road, Kempston |
| (i) | On its west kerb, extending from a point approx. 25.0 metres north of the north side of Griffin Way for a distance of approx. 28.0 metres in a northerly direction. |
| B | Crowsley Road, Kempston |
| (i) | On both sides of the road, extending from its junction with Martell Drive for a distance of approx. 12.5 metres in an easterly direction. |
| (ii) | On its north-west kerb, extending from the projected north-east flank wall of no. 16 Crowsley Road for a distance of approx. 15 metres in a southerly direction. |
| (iii) | On its south-west kerb, extending from the centre of Henman Close for a distance of approx. 10.5 metres in north-westerly direction, and for a distance of approx. 15 metres in an easterly direction. |
| (iv) | On its north-east kerb, extending from a point approx. 10.5 metres north-west of the centre of Henman Close for a distance of approx. 23 metres in an easterly direction. |
| C | Henman Close, Kempston |
| (i) | On both sides of the road, extending from its junction with Crowsley Road for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On both sides of the road, extending from the centre of Chibnall Close for a distance of approx. 10 metres in both a north-easterly and south-westerly direction |
| D | Chibnall Close, Kempston |
| (i) | On both sides of the road, extending from its junction with Henman Close for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south-easterly direction. |
| (ii) | On its south-eastern kerb (at its south-eastern end) and extending on both its north-eastern and south-western kerbs for a distance of approx. 1 metre in a north-westerly direction. |
| E | Martell Drive, Kempston |
| (i) | On both sides of the road, extending from the centre of Crowsley Road for a distance of approx. 15.2 metres in a north-easterly direction and 14.7 metres in a southerly direction. |
Relevant proposal documents are available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro, and may also be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.
Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 2nd October 2025 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.
Order Title if made will be:
1. Bedford Borough Council (Kempston) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2018 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO
INTRODUCE NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN
ORCHARD STREET, KEMPSTON
Reason for Proposals:
Bedford Borough Council has received a request from Ward Councillors to extend the existing parking restrictions at the junction of Orchard Street with Highfield Road, Kempston due to inconsiderate parking. The proposal is aimed at helping to maintain visibility and safety at this location.
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a double yellow line restriction (No waiting at any time) on the following lengths of road:
| A | Orchard Street, Kempston |
| (i) | On its north side, extending from a point approx. 16 metres west of the projected centre of Highfield Road, for a distance of approx. 34 metres in an easterly direction. |
| (ii) | On its south side, extending from a point approx. 15 metres west of the centre of Highfield Road (the end of the existing double yellow line parking restriction) for a distance of approx. 4 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (iii) | On its south side, extending from a point approx. 11.5 metres east of the centre of Highfield Road (the end of the existing double yellow line parking restriction) for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction. |
Relevant proposal documents may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.
Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 2nd October 2025 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.
Order Title if made will be:
1. Bedford Borough Council (Kempston) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2018 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO
INTRODUCE PARKING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS IN
PROGRESS PARK, ELSTOW
Reason for Proposal:
In connection with a Section 106 Agreement with Bedford Borough Council, new parking and loading restrictions are required in a section of Progress Park, Elstow.
Effect of the Proposal:
1. To introduce new “No waiting at any time” restrictions (double yellow lines) and “No loading at any time” restrictions (double kerb blips) on the following length of road:
| A | Progress Park, Elstow |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from a point approx. 14.5 metres from its southern end (the end of the adopted highway) for a distance of approx. 107.5 metres in a northerly direction. |
Relevant proposal documents may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.
Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 2nd October 2025 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.
Order Title for the parking restriction changes if made will be:
Bedford Borough Council (Bedford Urban Area (South of the River and Queens Park)) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) Order 2009 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO
INTRODUCE NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN
MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD
Reason for Proposal:
As part of the Town Deal, Bedford Borough Council proposes highway improvement works in Midland Road, Bedford. This will entail relocating loading bays and revising loading and waiting restrictions.
Effect of the Order.
1. To revoke all existing waiting and loading restrictions and loading bays, and replace with the following:-
“No waiting at any time” restrictions (double yellow lines) and “No loading at any time” restrictions (double kerb blips) on the following lengths of road:
| A | Midland Road, Bedford |
| (i) | On its northern side, extending from a point approx. 9 metres west of the west side of Greyfriars for a distance of approx. 28.5 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On its northern side, extending from a point approx. 57.5 metres west of the west side of Greyfriars for a distance of approx. 3.5 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (iii) | On its northern side, extending its junction with Alexandra Road for a distance of approx. 23 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
| (iv) | On its southern side, extending from a point approx. 7 metres west of the centre of Costin Street for a distance of approx. 6.5 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (v) | On its southern side, extending from a point approx. 8.5 metres east of the centre of Costin Street for a distance of approx. 31 metres in an easterly direction. |
| (vi) | On its southern side, extending from a point approx. 5 metres south-west of the centre of Western Street for a distance of approx. 18 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
2. To introduce new “No waiting at any time” restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following length of road:
| A | Midland Road, Bedford |
| (i) | On its northern side, extending from the eastern side of Rutland Road for a distance of approx. 3 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
| (ii) | On its northern side, extending the centre of Brereton Road for a distance of approx. 6.5 metres in a south-westerly direction and approx. 6 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
| (iii) | On its southern side, extending the centre of Battison Street for a distance of approx. 6.5 metres in a south-westerly direction and approx. 5.5 metres in a north-easterly direction |
| (iv) | On its southern side, extending the centre of Costin Street for a distance of approx. 7 metres in a westerly direction and approx. 8.5 metres in an easterly direction. |
3. To introduce new “No waiting at any time” restrictions (double yellow lines) and “No Loading Mon - Sat 7.30 - 9.30am 4.00 - 6.00pm” restrictions (single kerb blips) on the following lengths of road:
| A | Midland Road, Bedford |
| (i) | On its northern side, extending from a point approx. 6 metres north-east of the centre of Brereton Road for a distance of approx. 3.5 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
| (ii) | On its northern side, extending in a south-westerly direction from a point approx. 6.5 metres south-west of the centre of Brereton Road to its junction with Alexandra Road. |
| (iii) | On its southern side, extending from a point approx. 5.5 metres north-east of the centre of Battison Street for a distance of approx. 31 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
| (iv) | On its southern side, extending from a point approx. 6.5 metres north-east of the centre of Western Street for a distance of approx. 9 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
4. To introduce “Loading Only” bays on the following lengths of road:
| A | Midland Road, Bedford |
| (i) | On its northern side, extending from a point approx. 37.5 metres west of the west side of Greyfriars for a distance of approx. 20 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On its southern side, extending from a point approx. 6.5 metres south-west of the centre of Battison Street for a distance of approx. 26.5 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
Relevant Proposal Documents may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro. The documents will be placed on deposit until six weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the Proposal. For more information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.
Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 2nd October 2025 to highways.consultations@bedford.gov.uk
Order Title if made will be:
1. Bedford Borough Council (Bedford Controlled Parking Zone) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) Order 2017 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(GREAT DENHAM CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE AND
PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING,
LOADING AND STOPPING) ORDER 2017 (AMENDMENT NO.8)
ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th August 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:
| (i) | On its south-eastern kerb, extending from its junction with Archer Street to a point approx. 15 metres south-west of the centre of Archer Street. |
| (ii) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Banbury Heath in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Banbury Heath. |
| (iii) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Hazelwick Drive in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Hazelwick Drive. |
| (iv) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 6.5 metres north of the centre of Croxden Gardens in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Croxden Gardens |
| B | Archer Street, Great Denham |
| (i) | On its south-western kerb, extending from its junction with Anglia Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south-easterly direction. |
| C | Banbury Heath, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Anglia Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction. |
| D | Hazelwick Drive, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Anglia Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Lavender Lane for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction. |
| E | Croxden Gardens, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Anglia Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction. |
| F | King Alfred Way, Great Denham |
| (i) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Wilfrid Lane in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Wilfrid Lane. |
| (ii) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Edith Avenue in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Edith Avenue. |
| (iii) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 14.5 metres north-west of the centre of Chislehurst Place in a south-westerly direction to a point approx. 13.5 metres south-west of the centre of Chislehurst Place. |
| (iv) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Rowan Close in a southerly d |
| (v) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Bede Walk in a southerly direction to a point approx. 15 metres south of the centre of Bede Walk. |
| (vi) | On its south-western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13.5 metres north-west of the centre of Ellesmere Gardens in a south-easterly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south-east of the centre of Ellesmere Gardens |
| (vii) | On its south-western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres northwest of the centre of Terrington Place in a south-easterly direction to a point approx. 8 metres south-east of the centre of Terrington Place. |
| (viii) | On its north-eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north-west of the centre of Queen Eleanor Drive in a south-easterly direction to a point approx. 9 metres south-east of the centre of Queen Eleanor Drive. |
| G | Wilfrid Lane, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Lavender Lane for a distance of approx. 13 metres in an easterly direction. |
| H | Edith Avenue, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction. |
| J | Chislehurst Place, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a westerly direction. |
| K | Rowan Close, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction. |
| L | Bede Walk, Great Denham |
| (i) | On its north side, extending its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx.11.5 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On its south side, extending its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx.10 metres in a westerly direction. |
| M | Ellesmere Gardens, Great Denham |
| (i) | On its north-western side, extending its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx.10 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On its south-eastern side, extending its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx.6.5 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
| N | Terrington Place, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
| O | Queen Eleanor Drive, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with King Alfred Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
| P | Saxon Way, Great Denham |
| (i) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 8.5 metres north of the centre of Cantley Road in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Cantley Road. |
| Q | Cantley Road, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Saxon Way for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction. |
| (ii) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Danegeld Avenue for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
| R | Lavender Lane, Great Denham |
| (i) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Northwick Close in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Northwick Close. |
| (ii) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Hazelwick Drive in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Hazelwick Drive. |
| (iii) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Alnwick Way in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Alnwick Way |
| (iv) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres north of the centre of Wilfrid Lane in a southerly direction to a point approx. 13 metres south of the centre of Wilfrid Lane |
| S | Northwick Close, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Lavender Lane for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a westerly direction. |
| T | Alnwick Way, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Lavender Lane for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a westerly direction. |
| U | Danegeld Avenue, Great Denham |
| (i) | On its eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 27.5 metres north of the centre of Cantley Road in a southerly direction to a point approx. 12.5 metres south of the centre of Cantley Road. |
| (ii) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 12 metres north of the centre of Ethelred Lane in a southerly direction to a point approx. 12 metres south of the centre of Ethelred Lane. |
| (iii) | On its north-eastern kerb, extending from a point approx. 12 metres northwest of the centre of Hilda Close in a south-easterly direction to a point approx. 8 metres south-east of the centre of Hilda Close. |
| (iv) | On its south-western kerb, extending from a point approx. 13 metres northwest of the centre of Hovingham Drive in a south-easterly direction to a point approx. 12 metres south-east of the centre of Hovingham Drive. |
| V | Ethelred Lane, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Danegeld Avenue for a distance of approx. 12.5 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
| W | Hilda Close, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Danegeld Avenue for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-easterly direction. |
| X | Hovingham Drive, Great Denham |
| (i) | On both sides, extending from its junction with Danegeld Avenue for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south-westerly direction. |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 1st September 2025 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (KEMPSTON)
(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND
LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) (CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2018
(AMENDMENT NO.35) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th August 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
1. To revoke existing “No stopping on entrance markings, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm” restrictions on the following lengths of road:
| A | Jowitt Avenue, Kempston |
| (i) | On its northern kerb, extending from the projected western boundary of property No.20 for a distance of approx. 37.5 metres in a westerly direction. |
| (ii) | On its northern (becoming north-western) kerb, extending from a point approx. 45 metres west of the projected western boundary of property No.20 for a distance of approx. 43.5 metres in a westerly direction. |
2. To introduce “No stopping on entrance markings, Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm” restrictions on the following length of road:
| A | Jowett Avenue, Kempston |
| (i) | On its southern kerb, extending from a point approx. 5 metres east of the projected eastern boundary of property No.20 (the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction) for a distance of approx. 96 metres in a westerly direction. |
3. To revoke the existing “No waiting at any time” restriction (double yellow lines) on the following length of road:
| A | Jowett Avenue, Kempston |
| (i) | On its western kerb, extending from a point approx. 88.5 metres west of the projected western boundary of property No.20 for a distance of approx. 19 metres in a southerly direction |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 1st September 2025 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(20MPH ZONE) (MONTGOMERY CLOSE AND
KITCHENER PLACE, STEWARTBY)
ORDER 2025
Reasons for Proposals:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th August 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a 20mph zone covering the entire length of each of the following roads in Stewartby:
| Montgomery Close | Kitchener Place |
Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 1st September 2025 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(MONTGOMERY CLOSE, STEWARTBY)
(ONE WAY TRAFFIC AND PROHIBITION OF ENTRY) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th August 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a ‘one way traffic’ restriction within the following lengths of road:
| Street | From | To | Permitted direction of travel |
| 1. Montgomery Close western arm, Stewartby |
Its junction with Stewartby Way, Stewartby |
Its junction with Rousbury Road, Stewartby |
South to North |
| 2. Montgomery Close eastern arm, Stewartby |
Montgomery Close (north-east arm), Stewartby |
Its junction with Stewartby Way, Stewartby |
North to South |
2. To introduce a ‘prohibition of entry’ restriction within the following lengths of road:
| Into | From |
| 1. Montgomery Close western arm, Stewartby |
Its junction with Rousbury Road, Stewartby |
| 2. Montgomery Close eastern arm, Stewartby |
Its junction with Stewartby Way, Stewartby |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 1st September 2025 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(MONTGOMERY CLOSE AND OTHER ROADS, STEWARTBY)
(PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th August 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:
A Montgomery Close, Stewartby
(i) On the south-eastern side of its south-eastern leg, extending from a point approx. 24.5 metres north-east of the projected boundary between properties nos. 147 and 148 Montgomery Close in a north-easterly direction to its junction with Kitchener Close.
(ii) On the north-western side of its south-eastern leg, extending from a point approx. 24.5 metres north-east of the projected boundary between properties nos. 147 and 148 Montgomery Close, in a north-easterly direction, then around the roundabout in a north-westerly direction, and then in a southwesterly direction to a point on the south-eastern side of its north-western leg approx. 7.5 metres north-east of the projected boundary between properties nos. 129 and 130 Montgomery Close.
(iii) On its north-eastern kerb, extending from the projected boundary between properties nos. 138 and 139 Montgomery Close in a north-westerly direction to its junction with Rousbury Road.
(iv) On the north-western side of its north-western leg, extending in a northerly direction from a point approx. 7.5 metres north-east of the projected boundary between properties nos. 129 and 130 Montgomery Close to its junction with Rousbury Road.
B Rousbury Road
(i) On both sides, from its junction with Montgomery Close extending in a northerly direction to a point approx. 2 metres south of the projected northwestern boundary of property no. 135 Montgomery Close.
C Kitchener Close
(i) On its south-west side, extending in a north-westerly direction from a point approx. 6 metres north-west of the projected boundary between properties nos. 140a and 140b Montgomery Close to its junction with Montgomery Close.
(ii) On its north-east side, extending in a north-westerly direction from a point approx. 6 metres north-west of the projected boundary between properties nos. 140a and 140b Montgomery Close for a distance of approx. 4.5 metres.
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 1st September 2025 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(20MPH ZONE) (ELIZABETH DRIVE AND OTHER ROADS, ROXTON) ORDER 2025 Reasons for Proposals:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th August 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a 20mph zone covering the entire length of each of the following roads in Roxton:
Elizabeth Drive Platinum Way Queens Gardens Jubilee Road
Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 1st September 2025 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(VARIOUS ROADS, ROXTON) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND
STOPPING AND PARKING PLACES)
ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 28th August 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:
A Elizabeth Drive, Roxton
(i) On its east side, extending in a northerly direction from its junction with School Lane to a point approx. 9.5 metres north of its junction with Jubilee Road.
(ii) On its east side, extending from a point approx. 21.5 metres north of its junction with Jubilee Road in a northerly direction, continuing around the turning head at its northern end in an anti-clockwise direction, and then continuing on its west side in a southerly direction to a point approx.
45.5 metres north of the projected north side of Jubilee Road.
(iii) On its west side, extending in a southerly direction from a point approx. 27.5 metres north of the projected north side of Jubilee Road to a point approx. 16.5 metres south of the south side of Queens Gardens.
(iv) On its west side, extending in a southerly and then westerly direction from a point approx. 34.5 metres south of the south side of Queens Gardens, continuing on its north side to a point approx. 26.5 metres west of the eastern side of the eastern leg of Elizabeth Drive.
(v) On its north side, extending from a point approx. 32.7 metres west of the eastern side of the eastern leg of Elizabeth Drive for a distance of approx. 19 metres in a westerly direction.
(vi) On its north side, extending in a westerly then southerly (anti-clockwise) direction (continuing on its west side) from a point approx. 57.9 metres west of the eastern side of the eastern leg of Elizabeth Drive to its junction with School Lane.
B Platinum Way, Roxton
(i) On its south side, extending from its junction with Elizabeth Drive for a distance of approx. 17 metres in an easterly direction.
(ii) On its south side, extending from a point approx. 28.5 metres east of its junction with Elizabeth Drive in an easterly and then northerly (anti-clockwise) direction (continuing on its east side) to a point approx. 35 metres south of its junction with Jubilee Road.
(iii) On its east side, extending in a southerly direction from a point approx.
6.5 metres south of its junction with Jubilee Road for a distance of approx. 9 metres.
(iv) On its west side, extending in a southerly and then westerly (clockwise) direction (continuing on its north side) from a point approx. 6.5 metres south of its junction with Jubilee Road to a point approx. 44.3 metres east of its junction with Elizabeth Drive.
(v) On its north side, extending from its junction with Elizabeth Drive for a distance of approx. 31.3 metres in an easterly direction.
C Queens Gardens, Roxton
(i) On its south side, extending from a point approx. 7 metres west of its junction with Elizabeth Drive in a westerly, then a southerly, westerly and northerly (clockwise) direction to a point on its western side approx. 3.5 metres north of the southern end of its western hammerhead.
(ii) On its north side, extending from a point approx. 7 metres west of its junction with Elizabeth Drive for a distance of approx. 3 metres in a westerly direction.
(iii) On its north side, extending from a point approx. 22 metres west of its junction with Elizabeth Drive for a distance of approx. 11.5 metres in a
westerly direction.
(iv) On its north side, extending from a point approx. 39.5 metres west of its junction with Elizabeth Drive for a distance of approx. 13 metres in a westerly direction.
(v) On its north side, extending from a point approx. 65.5 metres west of its junction with Elizabeth Drive in a westerly, then a northerly, westerly and southerly (clockwise then anti-clockwise) direction to a point on its western side approx. 5 metres south of the northern end of its western hammerhead.
D Jubilee Road, Roxton
(i) On its north side, extending in an easterly direction from a point approx.
8.3 metres east of its junction with Elizabeth Drive to its eastern end, then continuing in a southerly and then westerly (clockwise) direction to a point approx. 53.5 metres west of its western end, on its south side.
(ii) On its south side, extending from a point approx. 65.5 metres west of its eastern end for a distance of approx. 2.5 metres in a westerly direction.
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 1st September 2025 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.
Dated: 4th September 2025
Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford,
MK42 9AP
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