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Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I, Councillor Derek Antrobus, Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development, in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution, do hereby authorise the making of the below mentioned Traffic Regulation Order:

CITY OF SALFORD (VARIOUS ROADS) TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2019

The Reasons are:  

The Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) is proposed in order to comply with a request from the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police to potentially control the movement of pedestrians and vehicles on City streets as part of a package of measures aimed at improving the security of people in crowded places and protecting damage to buildings from a potential terrorist attack.

The Order would give to an officer of Greater Manchester Police of the rank of Inspector or above the power to restrict all or part of any City street at their discretion on the basis of a security assessment or intelligence of a threat. The discretion must be exercised in accordance with the Schedule and any agreed Protocol for the time being in force to ensure that any interference is proportionate and that such restrictions are for the minimum extent and for the minimum period necessary.

Assessment of Risk:

In considering the request for an ATTRO, regard has been given to the duty to act in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights. In relation to possible restriction of access to property, any interference with Article 1 rights to enjoyment of property must be justified. Interference may be regarded as justified where it is lawful, pursues a legitimate purpose, is not discriminatory, and is necessary.

It must also strike a fair balance between the public interest and private rights affected (i.e. be proportionate). It is considered that the public interest in being protected by the existence and operation of the ATTRO outweighs any interference with private rights which is likely to occur when restrictions are in operation.

The scope of restrictions must be proportionate and should only last until the likelihood of danger or damage is removed or reduced sufficiently in the judgment of a senior police officer.

                 It is considered that the Schedule to the ATTRO will ensure that any interference is proportionate, and, given the risks to life and property which could arise if an incident occurred, and the opportunity provided by the ATTRO to remove or reduce the threat of and/or impacts of incidents, the ATTRO is considered to be justified and any resulting interference legitimate.

The source of funding is from – the Highways Block 3 Capital Allocation for other minor works, in the 2019/20 financial year.

Legal Advice obtained: 

Traffic Regulation Orders

The grounds for making traffic regulation orders are set out in Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (‘the RTRA‘). The main grounds are listed below:

a)    For avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of such danger arising.

b)    For preventing  ...  view the full decision text for item 3b

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I, Councillor Derek Antrobus, Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development, in exercise of the powers contained within the Council’s Constitution, do hereby approve:

1. The expenditure of £275,000 of Section 106 contributions towards open space improvements at Eccles Recreation Ground and Patricroft Recreation Ground.

The reasons are to meet the requirement of the relevant Section 106 Agreement detailed within the report and to improve local open space provision.

Assessment of risk: Low – The delivery of the works at Eccles Recreation Ground and Patricroft Recreation Ground, will satisfy the terms of the Section 106 Agreement.

The source of funding is a Section 106 contribution of £275,000 which has been received from the development located at:

§  The former Newhaven Business Park, Barton Lane, Eccles. (Section 106 Ref: 374 - 14/65186/FUL)

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

Contact Officer and Telephone No: Paul Hutchings 0161 793 2574

Date: 29^th August 2019

Comments: The £275,000 Section 106 funding as identified in the report has been received and is available to fund the works.

Officer: Steve Davey    TEL NO: 0161 793 3762

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This decision was published on 10^th September 2019.

This decision will come in force at 4.00pm on 17^th September 2019, unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.