Wirral - Multiple Parking Restrictions & Proposed 40mph Speed Limits

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TRAFFIC

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL (BIRKENHEAD CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE) (WAITING, LOADING & PARKING PLACES) ORDER, 2008 (AMENDMENT NO 2) EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026

The general effect of the above proposed Order will be to introduce on the 28th of October 2026, junction protection in the form of double yellow lines (No Waiting at any Time) at its junction with Charing Cross; to introduce 2 x Loading Only bays, one on each side; and to introduce a number of parking bays on both sides of Grange Road West, between Charing Cross and Clayton Street. This is due to public realm enhancements in that area. The proposals will be introduced on an experimental basis, so that their impact can be monitored, and the restrictions subsequently modified if deemed necessary.

SCHEME REF NO. To/26/15

1. Notice is hereby given that in exercise of its powers, Wirral Borough Council has made the above order under sections 1, 2, 4, 9 & 10 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004, and of all other enabling powers and in consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act, called the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone) (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) Order, 2008 – (Amendment No 2) 2026.

The effect of the Order, will be to.

2. Amend the Birkenhead Consolidation Order in place within the Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone as set out below and to the extent shown on the plan DC/1087/100/B attached to the draft Order. The plan is provided for the purposes of identifying the location and extents of the proposal and is referred to by a plan number for ease of reference.

PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS

There was an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) in place at this location that made revocations to the Birkenhead CPZ Consolidation order. However, the recent ETRO has been removed, and it is proposed to replace it with this updated ETRO. Therefore, the below revocations and additions are proposed to the existing consolidation order.

Revocations

The proposed Order will amend Schedule 2 & Schedule 3 of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone) (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) Order, 2008 by the revocation of no waiting for vehicles at any time and no loading / unloading for vehicles between the hours of 7.30am to 10am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm, on all days, on Grange Road West, North Side, from its junction with Exmouth Street for a distance of 38 metres in a westerly direction, and on Grange Road West, South Side, from its junction with Oxton Road for a distance of 17 metres in a westerly direction.

The proposed Order will amend Schedule 5 of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone) (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) Order, 2008 by the revocation of limited waiting parking bays with a 15 minute limit, and no return allowed within 1 hour of leaving, between the hours of 8am and 6.30pm every day on Grange Road West, North Side, from a point 52 metres east of its junction with Eastbourne Road for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction and from a point 38 metres west of its junction with Exmouth Street for a distance of 9 metres in a westerly direction and from a point 47 metres west of its junction with Exmouth Street for a distance of 26 metres in a westerly direction and by the revocation of paid for parking bays operating between the hours of 8am – 6.30pm every day on Grange Road West, North Side, from a point 67 metres east of its junction with Eastbourne Road for a distance of 17 metres in an easterly direction and on Grange Road West, South Side, and from a point 47 metres west of its junction with Exmouth Street for a distance of 26 metres in a westerly direction.

The proposed Order will amend Schedule 6 of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone) (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) Order, 2008 by the revocation of “No Stopping Except for Taxis” at all times and on all days, on Grange Road West, North Side, from a point 17 metres west of its junction with Oxton Road / Charing Cross for a distance of 12 metres in a westerly direction.

Instructions

The proposed Order will amend Schedule 2 & Schedule 3 of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone) (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) Order, 2008 by the introduction of no waiting for vehicles at any time and no loading / unloading between 7.30am to 10am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm, on all days on Grange Road West, Both Sides, between a point 79 metres east of its junction with Clayton Street and its junction with Charing Cross.

The proposed Order will amend Schedule 5 of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone) (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) Order, 2008 by the introduction of paid for parking bays operating between 8am and 6.30pm every day on Grange Road West, South Side, from a point 7 metres east of its junction with Clayton Street in an easterly direction, for a distance of 30 metres, and from a point 49 metres east of its junction with Clayton Street in an easterly direction, for a distance of 30 metres and on Grange Road West, North Side, from a point 16 metres east of its junction with Clayton Street, in an easterly direction, for a distance of 48 metres and the introduction of limited waiting parking bays with a 15 minute limit, and no return allowed within 1 hour of leaving, between the hours of 8am and 6.30pm every day on Grange Road West, North Side, from a point 4 metres east of its junction with Clayton Street, in an easterly direction, for a distance of 12 metres.

The proposed Order will amend Schedule 6 of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral (Birkenhead Controlled Parking Zone) (Waiting, Loading & Parking Places) Order, 2008 by the introduction of bays for “Loading Only” purposes on all days, at all times on Grange Road West, South Side, from a point 31 metres east of Clayton Street in an easterly direction, for a distance of 18 metres; by the introduction of a bay for “Loading Only” purposes on all days, between 6am and 6pm and “No Stopping Except for Taxis” on all days between 6pm and 6am, on Grange Road West, North Side, from a point 64 metres east of Clayton Street in an easterly direction, for a distance of 15 metres.

The usual exemptions contained within the parent Order will apply, including those relating to vehicles being used for emergency services, statutory undertakers, and other necessary purposes.

Vehicles displaying a valid disabled person’s badge, may wait in accordance with the exemptions set out in the parent Order and national Blue Badge scheme guidance.

A copy of this Notice, map, the orders proposed or to be amended and modified and a statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order can be viewed at Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton St, Wallasey CH44 8ED between 9.30am & 12pm and 2pm & 4pm, Monday to Friday, quoting the above scheme reference. Alternatively, they can be requested via email at trafficschemefeedback@wirral.gov.uk or via the contact centre on 0151 606 2004.

The Council will be considering in due course whether the provisions of the above order should be continued indefinitely. Any person who may have any comments, questions, objections or support for adopting the order for an indefinite period must submit them in writing setting out their reasoning to trafficschemefeedback@wirral.gov.uk quoting the scheme reference number within 6 months of 28th of October 2026 (OR if the order is subsequently varied by another order or modified pursuant to s10(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 then within 6 months of the day on which the variation or modification or the latest variation or modification came into force).

Any written letters of support or objections can be sent in writing and addressed to the Director of Operations, PO Box 290, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral CH27 9FQ quoting the scheme reference number within the dates mentioned above.

Mike Cockburn, Neighbourhood Service, PO Box 290, Brighton Street, Wallasey CH27 8ED

Dated this 21st day of October 2026.

TRAFFIC

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL ARROWE BROOK LANE, MILL HILL ROAD, HILL BARK ROAD (40 MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2026 SCHEME REF NO. TO/26/14

Notice is hereby given that Wirral Borough Council (“Council”) in exercise of its powers intends to make the above named Order under Section 1, 2, 3, 4 & 84 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) and all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act.

The effect of the Order, if made, will be to introduce a 40mph speed limit on:

1. Arrowe Brook Lane from its junction with Mill Lane to its junction with Arrowe Road.

2. Mill Hill Road from its junction with Sandy Lane North for a distance of 630 metres in a southerly direction.

3. Hill Bark Road from a point 20 metres west from its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of 350 metres in a westerly direction.

The speed limit restriction will be enforced by Merseyside Police.

The extent of the restriction is as set out below and shown on the plan attached to the draft Order ABLSLS01. The plan is provided for the purposes of identifying the location and extents of the proposals and is referred to by a plan number for ease of reference.

Maximum Speed Limit of 40mph

No persons shall cause or permit any motor vehicle to proceed in excess of 40mph, along Arrowe Brook Lane from its junction with Mill Lane to its junction with Arrowe Road, Mill Hill Road from its junction with Sandy Lane North for a distance of 630 metres in a southerly direction and Hill Bark Road from a point 20 metres west from its junction with Mill Lane for a distance of 350 metres in a westerly direction.

A copy of the draft Order, together with a plan and any other relevant documents, notices or Order as appropriate as well as a Statement of the Council’s reasons for proposing to make the Order can be requested via email at trafficschemefeedback@wirral.gov.uk or via the contact centre 0151 606 2004.

The above documents are deposited and available for inspection by visiting the licensing department, at the Councils Principal Office: Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton St, Wallasey CH44 8ED between 9.30am & 12pm and 2pm & 4pm, Monday to Friday, quoting the above scheme reference.

Any person wishing to object or make representations on the proposed Order, or to any provisions contained in it, may do so in writing, either by email trafficschemefeedback@wirral.gov.uk or by sending a written statement, stating the grounds on which the objection or representation is made to Senior Network Manager, Neighbourhood Services, PO Box 290, Brighton Street, Wallasey CH27 8ED quoting the scheme reference number and location, or alternatively online at www.wirral.gov.uk/highways (“Submit comments, questions or objections about new highway schemes in Wirral”) quoting the scheme reference number.

All objections and representations must be received no later than 11th of November 2026 being not less than 21 days from the date of publication of this Notice.

Mike Cockburn

Director of Operations

PO Box 290, Brighton Street, Wallasey CH27 8ED

“Unless otherwise stated, all Metropolitan Borough of Wirral Public Notices are published by Jason Gooding Director of Corporate Services, Wirral Borough Council, PO Box 290, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral, CH27 9FQ and all notices are dated this day 21/10/2026”.

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