Wigan, Pemberton area - Temporary Traffic Restrictions, to allow for the proposed works.

WIGAN COUNCIL

Wigan Borough Public Bridleway

(Wigan No. 4 (Part)) (Temporary Diversion) 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 Bridleway (Wigan No.4 (Part)) (Temporary Diversion) Order 2026.

The effect of the Order means that no person shall, except upon the direction or with the permission of a police constable use Public Bridleway Wigan No. 4 from Point A as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 355035 406468, to Point B at its junction with Wigan Path No. 5 and where the bridleway continues southeast as shown on the Order Map at grid reference 355250 406186, for a distance of approximately 363 metres in a south easterly direction.

An alternative route for pedestrians is available from Point A to Point B as shown on the Order Map via Walthew House Lane and the public rights of way network; Wigan Paths No. 3 and 5, a distance of approximately 642 metres.

This public bridleway will be closed for a period of two weeks commencing on 3rd July 2026 to safeguard the public whilst a high voltage electricity cable connection is installed.

Bell Lane and Greenhey, Pemberton – Prohibition of Waiting 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) (Various Roads in Wigan Borough) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No.636) Order 2026. The effect of the Order will be to introduce no waiting at any time on:

•    Bell Lane, Pemberton (South side) from a point 10 metres east of its junction with Greenhey to a point 5 metres west of its junction with Greenhey.

•    Greenhey, Pemberton (Both sides) from its junction with Bell Lane to a point 10 metres south of its junction with Bell Lane.

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 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/17125624 not later than 21st July 2026.

Dated this 23rd day of June 2026

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