Public consultation results
Prior to submitting an application, the DfT requires authorities to have undertaken a six-week public consultation process to notify the public of the council’s intention to apply for a Designation Order and undertake enforcement of MTCs at the stated locations, using specific enforcement equipment. The public consultation commenced on 6 October and ended on the 18 November 2022.
In September 2022 Cabinet agreed to the council applying to the DfT for a Designation Order after a successful public consultation process.
A press release was published in October 2022 in regards the council’s intention to apply for a designation order to undertake MTE and the public consultation.
The consultation questions can be found on the consultation page. Please note the consultation has now ended and you will be unable to respond.
Following the conclusion of a supportive public consultation process the council has submitted the application for a Designation Order to enforce MTCs with the DfT. The DfT have informed the council that they expect to enact the order in June 2023, with it going live in July 2023. The council will keep the public informed with updates via this web page.
Locations where these powers can be applied are at the council’s discretion and the use of camera enforcement is to achieve greater compliance with the restriction and not intended for the purpose of raising revenue. Whilst most restrictions will be in place for safety reasons, it is not expected that all existing or future restrictions will have cameras installed. Any locations where moving traffic enforcement is proposed will undergo a public consultation of at least six weeks before camera enforcement is implemented.
Acquiring the powers to enforce MTCs will enhance local decision making and allow the council and partners to more effectively use collective resources to tackle persistent areas of contravention. The safety of all road users and specifically vulnerable people should always be a priority. In consultation with local communities moving traffic powers may provide further opportunities to achieve this aim in different ways to meet a community needs.
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