Wigan, Whelley/Orrell - Notice of the Prohibition of Traffic. Waiting and Loading.

WIGAN COUNCIL

Cheltenham Street, Whelley –  Prohibition of Waiting and Loading

Notice of Proposals

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of the 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, proposes to make the Wigan Borough

(Decriminalisation of Parking) (Wigan Roads No.1) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.201) Order 2026.

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

•    Cheltenham Street, Wigan (both sides) from its junction with Whelley to a point 10 metres south of its junction with Whelley.

•    Whelley, Wigan (south side) from a point 15 metres east of its junction with Cheltenham Street to a point 15 metres west of its junction with Cheltenham Street.

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.

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

•    Cheltenham Street, Wigan (both sides) from its junction with Whelley to a point 10 metres south of its junction with Whelley.a

•    Whelley, Wigan (south side) from a point 15 metres east of its junction with Cheltenham Street to a point 15 metres west of its junction with Cheltenham Street.

The Order also provides that if any vehicle is left in any road or length of road affected by the Order in contravention of any provision of the Order a penalty charge (in the amount set by the Council) shall be payable and/or the vehicle may be removed.

A copy of the proposed Order, the Order to be amended, and of the relevant map and of a statement of the reasons for proposing to make the Order may be requested by emailing libby.gill@wigan.gov.uk

Any objection 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 or by emailing the above email address quoting reference RD/LS/LG/16016888 not later than 23rd June 2026.

Orrell Road, Orrell – Proposed Puffin Crossing

Notice of Intent

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wigan Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 23(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers, has resolved to introduce a puffin crossing on the following street:

• Orrell Road, Orrell at a point 40 metres from its junction with School Lane. A copy of the map showing the respective position of the proposed puffin pedestrian crossing will be available to view at https://www.wigan.gov.uk/ Resident/Parking-Roads-Travel/Roads/Traffic-regs-orders.aspx or will be available upon request by emailing libby.gill@wigan.gov.uk

Any representations or objections to the proposal must be made in writing and specify the grounds thereof and must be made to the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN or by emailing the above email address quoting reference RD/LS/LG/16017288 not later than 23rd June 2026.

Dated this 26th day of May 2026.

Mrs Janet Davies, Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN