Decision details

Subject to the statutory consultation process, approve a permanent traffic Order to designate Ramsgate Stockton, full length as a pedestrian zone that is; to prohibit waiting at any time and prohibit all traffic between 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Saturday inclusive. There will be limited specific exceptions for emergency vehicles, those carrying out essential Statutory duties or duties on behalf of the Council such as cleansing or events and also to enable access to the private land on the north side. The existing traffic Order for Ramsgate will be revoked. It is proposed to also revoke the traffic Order for the blue badge holder only bay and introduce at the location a new 24 hour loading only bay on the east side of West Row, adjacent to the former Thirteen office at Stratford House.

The proposal has been developed following requests and ongoing concerns raised by the Town Centres Management Team and the Council's Civic Enforcement Service regarding safety issues, vehicle obstruction and conflict between pedestrian and vehicle movements on Ramsgate. The proposal is intended to support the safe and efficient operation of the highway and fulfil the Council's road safety obligations. The proposal was amended following comments received after business engagement to address existing safety risks and obstruction on Ramsgate when traffic and pedestrian movements in the vicinity are typically lighter.

As detailed in the associated report.

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