Wigan - Multiple Traffic Notices, Proposed Prohibition of Waiting

WIGAN COUNCIL

Barracks Road, Bickershaw, Abram – Proposed 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.642) Order 2026.

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

• Barracks Road, Bickershaw (North) from a point 10 metres Northwest of its junction with Ainscough Street for a point 10 metres Southeast of its junction with Ainscough Street.

• Barracks Road, Bickershaw (North) from a point 32 metres Northwest of its junction with Ainscough Street for a distance of 10 metres in a North Westerly direction.

• Ainscough Street, Bickershaw (both sides) from its junction with Barracks Road for a distance of 10 metres in a North Easterly direction.

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 kate.wilson@wigan.gov.uk

Any objection to the Order must be made in writing and specify the grounds thereof and must be made to the Chief Legal Officer, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN or by emailing the above email address quoting reference RD/LS/20869412 not later than 19th November 2026.

Guest Street, Leigh – Temporary Closure Notice of Making

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assistant Director – Infrastructure and Regulatory Services of 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 has made the Wigan Borough (Guest Street, Leigh) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 18th November 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 Guest Street, Leigh on 18th November 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 22:00 only.

The alternative route for traffic is: Holden Road – Manchester Road – Chapel Street – Princess Street.

The Order is necessary to allow the replacement of frame and cover.

Section 228 Highways Act 1980

NOTICE DECLARING PART OF MARKET PLACE/DOCTORS NOOK, LEIGH IS NOW A HIGHWAY MAINTAINABLE AT PUBLIC EXPENSE FOLLOWING STREET WORKS

The carriageway within the above-mentioned street has been constructed and built to the requirements of the street works authority.

NOW Wigan Borough Council as the street works authority for the above-mentioned street declares that the street is a highway maintainable at public expense.

A copy of this Notice and a Plan are available upon request by emailing D.Birchall@wigan.gov.uk or writing to the address set out below and quoting reference RD/LS/DZB/3941009.

Section 228 Highways Act 1980

NOTICE DECLARING LAND TO THE FRONT OF 229 AND 231 MOSLEY COMMON ROAD, TYLDESLEY IS NOW A HIGHWAY MAINTAINABLE AT PUBLIC EXPENSE FOLLOWING STREET WORKS

The carriageway within the above-mentioned street has been constructed and built to the requirements of the street works authority.

NOW Wigan Borough Council as the street works authority for the above-mentioned street declares that the street is a highway maintainable at public expense.

A copy of this Notice and a Plan are available upon request by emailing D.Birchall@wigan.gov.uk or writing to the address set out below and quoting reference RD/LS/DZB/6888170.

Dated this 22nd day of October 2026

Mrs Nina Ellement, Chief Legal Officer, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN