Standish / Bamfurlong / Ashton In Makerfield / Wigan / Orrell / Worthington - Various Traffic Orders

WIGAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Arbour Lane/Almond Brook Road, Standish – Proposed 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) (Various Roads in Wigan Borough) (Traffic Regulation Consolidation) Order 2004 (Amendment No. 643) Order 2026.

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

•   Almond Brook Road, Standish (South) from a point 15 metres east of its junction with Arbour Lane to a point 15 metres west of its junction with Arbour Lane.

•   Arbour Lane, Standish (both sides) Its junction with Almond Brook Road to a point 25 metres south of its junction with Almond Brook 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.

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

•   Almond Brook Road, Standish (South) from a point 15 metres east of its junction with Arbour Lane to a point 15 metres west of its junction with Arbour Lane.

•   Arbour Lane, Standish (both sides) from its junction with Almond Brook Road to a point 25 metres south of its junction with Almond Brook Road.

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/21207592 not later than 1st December 2026.

Kintbury Street, Bamfurlong – 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 (Kintbury Street, Bamfurlong) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 30th 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 Kintbury Street, Bamfurlong on 30th November 2026 to 2nd December 2026.

Access will be maintained for residents where possible. The Order is necessary to allow new water connection.

Golborne Road, Ashton In Makerfield – 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 (Golborne Road, Ashton in Makerfield) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 which will come into operation on 30th 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 Golborne Road, Ashton in Makerfield on 30th November 2026 between the hours of 19:00 and 22:00 only.

The alternative route for traffic is: Bolton Road – Lily Lane – Warrington Road – Aye Bridge Road – Wigan Road – Ashton Road.

The Order is necessary to replace frame and cover.

Wigan Lane, Wigan (Bus Lane Only) – Temporary Closure

Notice of Proposals

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 proposes to make the Wigan Borough (Wigan Lane, Wigan (Bus Lane Only)) (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 on driven Wigan Lane, Wigan (Bus Lane Only) on 18th

November 2026 to 19th November 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only.

There is no alternative route for traffic as this is a bus lane closure only.

The Order is necessary to allow new service connection.

Edge Hall Road, Orrell – Proposed Prohibition of Waiting Order

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.644) Order 2026.

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

•    Edge Hall Road, Orrell (both sides) from its junction with Church Street to a point 16 metres east of its junction with Church Street.

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

•    Edge Hall Road, Orrell (North) from its junction with Church Street to a point 16 metres east of its junction with Church Street.

•    Edge Hall Road, Orrell (South) from its junction with Church Street to a point 5 metres east of its junction with the community stadium entrance.

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/21206692 not later than 1st December 2026.

Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Order

Highways Act 1980

Wigan Borough Council 

(Public Footpath Worthington No.3)

Public Path Diversion Order 2026

On the 22nd October 2026 Wigan Borough Council confirmed the above order made under section 119 Highways Act 1980. The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert Public Footpath Worthington No.3, from:

•   its junction with Platt Lane at Point A on the map at grid reference 357851 411399, in a generally north westerly direction for approximately 350 metres to its junction with Public Footpath Worthington No. 4 at point B on the map at grid reference 357790 411689.

To

•   its junction with Platt Lane at Point C on the map at grid reference 357879 411395 in a generally north easterly direction around the field and woodland edge and then northwest, for approximately 410 metres to its junction with Public Footpath Worthington No. 4 at Point D on the map at grid reference 357851 411670.

As shown on the Order map.

A copy of the confirmed order and the order map may be seen free of charge at the Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN between 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday or requested by emailing libby.gill@wigan.gov.uk

The order comes into force on the date of 3rd November 2026 but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order, he or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 within 6 weeks from the date on which this notice is first published as required by Paragraph 4 of Schedule 6 to that Act.

Dated this 3rd day of November 2026

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