Wigan – Multiple Traffic and Public Rights of Way Closures, Restrictions and Experimental Orders

WIGAN COUNCIL

Old Manor Park, Atherton – Temporary Closure

Notice of Proposals

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Old Manor Park, Atherton) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.

The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person from driving a vehicle or causing or permitting a vehicle to be driven on Old Manor Park, Atherton on 19th March 2026 between the hours of 9.30am and 3.00pm.

Access will be maintained for residents where possible.

The Order is necessary to allow cabling and tree cutting.

School Street and Liza Street, Leigh West – Experimental Prohibition of Driving

Notice of Making

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Traffic Management Act 2004, of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act, has made the Wigan Borough (School Street and Liza Street, Leigh West) (Prohibition of Driving) (Experimental) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 27th February 2026.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit driving on:

A copy of the Order, the relevant map and a statement of reasons for making the Order, may be requested by emailing s.eccles-churton@wigan.gov.uk.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN Wigan Borough Council will be considering in due course whether the provisions of the Order should be continued in force indefinitely. Any person may within the period of six months from the coming into force of this Order object to the making of the Order for the purposes of such indefinite continuation. Any such objections to the Order must be made in writing and specify the grounds thereof and must be made to the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN quoting reference RD/LS/SEC/764577 or emailed to the above email address not later than 7th August 2026.

Newton Road/Heath Lane, Lowton – Prohibition of Waiting

Notice of Making

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 of the Act 1984, has made the Wigan Borough (Decriminalisation of Parking) (Various Roads in Wigan Borough) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.612) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 2nd March 2026.

The effect of the Order will be to introduce no waiting at any time on:

• Newton Road, Lowton (Northside) from a point 15 metres southwest of its junction with Heath Lane to a point 52 metres northeast of its junction with Heath Lane.

• Heath Lane, Lowton (Both sides) from its junction with Newton Road to a point 10 metres northwest of its junction with Newton Road.

There will be limited exceptions permitting vehicles to wait to enable people to board or alight; for the purpose of building and similar operations, removing obstructions to traffic, road works and works by statutory undertakers; for local authority, Water Companies and Post Office purposes; if the vehicles are fire service or police vehicles or ambulances; (liveried vehicles) or in connection with a funeral; to take on fuel, water or air at any garage; for the delivery or collection of goods and for loading or unloading; or the avoidance of an accident.

A copy of the Order and of the relevant map may be requested by emailing s.eccles-churton@wigan.gov.uk.

Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or any provision contained therein on the ground:

(a) that it is not within the powers of Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; or the Traffic Management Act 2004, or

(b) that any requirement of the said Section 1, or of Part III of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or of any regulation made under the said Part III of Schedule 9 or of any requirement of the 2004 Act, has not been complied with, may within six weeks of 29th January 2026 make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Wigan Borough Public Footpath (Tyldesley No. 96, 97, 100, 102, 105 (Part), 106 & 133) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Notice of Proposals

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of the Wigan Borough Council in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and delegated to her by the said Council proposes to make the Wigan Borough Public Footpath (Tyldesley No. 96, 97, 100, 102, 105 (Part), 106 & 133) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026.

The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any person, except upon the direction or with the permission of a police constable from using:

• Public footpath Tyldesley No. 96 from its junction with Mort Lane from Point A as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371054 402152 in a generally easterly direction to its junction with public footpaths Tyldesley No. 97 & 100 at Point B as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371589 402063 for a distance of approximately 546 metres.

• Public footpath Tyldesley No. 97 from its junction with Tyldesley No. 96 & 100 at Point B as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371589 402063 in a southerly direction to public bridleway Tyldesley No. 98 & 99 at Point C as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371602 402023 for a distance of approximately 45 metres.

• Public footpath Tyldesley No. 100 from its junction with Tyldesley No. 96 & 97 at Point B as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371589 402063 in an easterly direction to public bridleway Tyldesley No. 102 & 106 at Point D as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371716 402060 for a distance of approximately 137 metres.

• Public bridleway Tyldesley No. 102 from its junction with Tyldesley No. 100 & 106 at Point D as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371716 402060 in a southerly direction to public bridleway Tyldesley No. 99 & public footpath No. 101 at Point E as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371696 401977 for a distance of approximately 94 metres.

• Public bridleway Tyldesley No. 106 from its junction with Tyldesley No. 100 & 102 at Point D as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371716 402060 in a northerly direction to public bridleway Tyldesley No. 107 & 108 at Point F as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371732 402121 for a distance of approximately 65 metres.

• Public footpath Tyldesley No. 105 from its junction with Tyldesley No. 101 & 133 at Point G as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371705 401917 in an easterly direction to Hindsford Brook at Point H as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371924 401894 for a distance of approximately 230 metres.

• Public footpath Tyldesley No. 133 from its junction with Tyldesley No. 101 & 105 at Point G as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371705 401917 in a southerly direction to public footpath Tyldesley No. 103 & 134 at Point I as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 371720 401861 for a distance of approximately 60 metres.

An alternative route is available via the road network and public rights of way; Mort Lane, Sale Lane, public bridleway along the Leigh Guided Busway and City Road, as shown on the Order Map.

These public rights of way will be closed for a period of six months commencing on 13th February 2026 to enable development and road construction.

Dated this 5th day of February 2026

Mrs Janet Davies, Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Wigan Council,

Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN