URL: https://democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14549

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Transport - Pamela Holmes

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To seek a Delegated Decision to advertise and consult on a number of traffic regulation measures as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) scheme for the area between Byker Bridge and Shields Road, and, in the event that no objections are received, to implement the proposed traffic management and road safety improvements.

Content: To seek a Delegated Decision to advertise and consult on a number of traffic regulation measures as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) scheme for the area between Byker Bridge and Shields Road, and, in the event that no objections are received, to implement the proposed traffic management and road safety improvements. Authorise: 1. that notices in respect of the proposals described in this report, should be prepared, and advertised; 2. that in the event that no objections are received to the proposed bus lane extension, prohibition on turning right onto Elizabeth Street and no waiting restriction following the period of consultation required by statute, a Traffic Regulation Order shall be made under section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to implement these measures; 3. that, in the event that no objections are received to the proposed change of speed limit on Byker Bridge, the Council shall make a speed limit order under section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; and 4. that, in the event that the chief police officer raises no objection to the proposed toucan crossing, the Council shall exercise its power under section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to establish the crossing.

Date of Decision: January 8, 2026