Decision
Analysis
outcome: The name 'Wayfaring Way, Mandrake Avenue, Nightshade Avenue, Fernshade Avenue, Foxbrush Close, Harebell Close, Wych Elm Way, Eyebright Avenue, Mossybank Close' was approved for the new road
summary: Naming of a new road in Preston
topline: The Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety has decided to name the new road in Preston 'Wayfaring Way, Mandrake Avenue, Nightshade Avenue, Fernshade Avenue, Foxbrush Close, Harebell Close, Wych Elm Way, Eyebright Avenue, Mossybank Close'
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves the naming of a road
affected_stakeholders: ["Residents of the new road", "Local businesses", "Council members"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision
URL: https://preston.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1318
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Council has a statutory duty to allocate postal addresses to all new highways within the City boundaries.
Content: Resolved – That the Executive Member for Environment and Community Safety approved “Wayfaring Way, Mandrake Avenue, Nightshade Avenue, Fernshade Avenue, Foxbrush Close, Harebell Close, Wych Elm Way, Eyebright Avenue, Mossybank Close”, Preston as the name for the new road as detailed on the plan at Appendix A.
Date of Decision: July 9, 2025