URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2159

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To report on the outcome of consultations regarding the implementation of a 40mph zone on Hague Lane, Wentworth That the Service Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport exercises his delegated powers to approve, in principle, the proposals shown on drawing number 126/46/TT118, and authorises:   1.       Implementation of the proposals shown on drawing number 126/47/TT118, attached as Appendix 1. 2.       The Director of Legal Services to make the Traffic Regulation Order 3.       Residents to be informed of the decision.

Content: To report on the outcome of consultations regarding the implementation of a 40mph zone on Hague Lane, Wentworth That the Service Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport exercises his delegated powers to approve, in principle, the proposals shown on drawing number 126/46/TT118, and authorises:   1.       Implementation of the proposals shown on drawing number 126/47/TT118, attached as Appendix 1. 2.       The Director of Legal Services to make the Traffic Regulation Order 3.       Residents to be informed of the decision.   ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 3rd July 2026   Title: Proposed 40mph Speed Limit Hague Lane, Wentworth Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Simon Moss, Service Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport   Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.   To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment.pdf, Page 21.   Decision: That the Service Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport exercises his delegated powers to approve the proposals shown on drawing number 126/46/TT118 and authorises: 1.     The implementation of the proposals shown on drawing number 126/46/TT118, attached as Appendix 1.   2.     The Director of Legal Services to make the necessary Traffic Regulation Order to give effect to the proposals.   3.     Residents to be informed of the decision following approval.   Reasons for the Decision: The proposal has been developed to reduce traffic speeds on Hague Lane, Wentworth in the vicinity of Wentworth Garden Centre and approaching Wentworth Village Details of alternative options considered and rejected: 1)     Do nothing – Rejected as this would fail to address the road safety concerns raised by local ward members and would not align with the objectives of the minor works programme   2)     40mph restriction between Main Street and the walking trail access to Wentworth Park – measured speeds near the walking trail were not commensurate with the introduction of a 40mph speed limit   3)     40mph restriction between Hauge Lane and the Doric Lodge - Rejected due to listed structures presenting no viable placement for signage   Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: None Declared Dispensations Granted: (If any) N/A   Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision: None Declared Dispensations Granted: (If any) N/A Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:   Proposed 40mph Speed Limit Hague Lane, Wentworth Appendix 1 Appendix 2 – Equalities Impact Assessment – Part A Appendix 3 – Equalities Impact Assessment – Part B Appendix 4 – Carbon Impact Assessment     I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:   Implement a 40mph speed restriction on Hague Lane as outlined in the delegated officer decision report “Proposed 40mph Speed Limit Hague Lane, Wentworth”   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:     Dated:          3rd July, 2026   Name:          Simon Moss Job Title:     Service Director, Planning, Regeneration & Transport  

Date of Decision: July 3, 2026