Decision

The Head of Highways has decided to approve recommendations for a temporary road closure on Waterside in Macclesfield.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to prohibit traffic on Waterside outside Orchard House for a period of 18 months or until the works are completed.

summary: The decision involves making a temporary road closure order to facilitate works on Waterside in Macclesfield.

topline: The Head of Highways has decided to approve recommendations for a temporary road closure on Waterside in Macclesfield.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as road closures can impact local businesses and residents, leading to potential disagreements and protests.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Businesses on Waterside", "Construction workers"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3381

Decision Maker: Head of Highways

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Being satisfied that traffic should be prohibited to facilitate works, to give public notice of and make a temporary road closure order under s14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers to prohibit traffic on Waterside, Macclesfield outside Orchard House for a period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.

Content: Being satisfied that traffic should be prohibited to facilitate works, to give public notice of and make a temporary road closure order under s14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers to prohibit traffic on Waterside, Macclesfield outside Orchard House for a period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. Being satisfied that traffic should be prohibited to facilitate works, to give public notice of and make a temporary road closure order under s14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers to prohibit traffic on Waterside, Macclesfield outside Orchard House for a period of 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.

Date of Decision: July 18, 2025