New road restrictions are now in place in Shrewsbury Town Centre. Shropshire Disability Network are aware some of our members who have blue badges have been issued with fines regarding the changes that came into place on 9th July 2021. The experimental changes could last up to 18 months. As these changes are experimental, so it is extremely important that if you, your family and friends are affected, that you let Shropshire Disability Network know by emailing membership@shropshire-disability.net and if you can also tell Shropshire Council about your concerns that is important too.
What are the restrictions? Shropshire Council website says “This prohibition of motor vehicles, no right turn, and changes to the waiting and loading restrictions order is proposed to trial a potential reshaping of the physical public realm and traffic management arrangements within Shrewsbury town centre, promoting pedestrian safety, active travel alternatives and movement around the town.
What locations are affected? Dogpole, High Street, Mardol Head, Milk Street, Shoplatch, The Square, Wyle Cop – Shrewsbury
What about Buses and Taxis? Shropshire Council website says “Buses and taxis will be allowed to travel on weekdays only, with no motor vehicles allowed at the weekend. Changes to the waiting and loading restrictions are also proposed, reducing the number of vehicles in the town and providing additional space for pedestrians and cyclists during the main trading hours.
The above aims to provide both improved safety for all road users and quality of life for the local community, and will be applied on an experimental basis for up to 18 months”
A Consultation was started on Friday 9th July 2021 and ends on Sunday 9th January 2022. SDN says “If you are affected by these changes, please respond sooner rather than later to the consultation.
The details:
THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS, SHREWSBURY) (VARIOUS EXPERIMENTAL RESTRICTIONS) ORDER 2021
On 9 July 2021 Shropshire Council made an experimental order to place the following restrictions on various roads in Shrewsbury Town Centre:
Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (except Buses, Taxis, and Refuse Vehicles) Monday – Friday 11:00-16:00
- Wyle Cop From its junction with Beeches Lane to its junction with Dogpole in a north-westerly direction.
- Wyle Cop From its junction with Dogpole to its junction with Milk Street
- High Street In its entirety
- Mardol Head In its entirety
- Shoplatch From its junction with Mardol Head to its junction with Market Street
Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (except for Refuse Vehicles) Saturday – Sunday 11:00-16:00
- Wyle Cop From its junction with Beeches Lane to its junction with Dogpole in a north-westerly direction.
- Wyle Cop From its junction with Dogpole to its junction with Milk Street
- High Street In its entirety
- Mardol Head In its entirety
- Shoplatch From its junction with Mardol Head to its junction with Market Street
Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (no exceptions) Every Day 11:00am-4:00pm
- Milk Street In its entirety
Prohibition of Motor Vehicles Access to Premises allowed Midnight–11am and 4pm–Midnight
- The Square (south east side) In its entirety
No Right Turn Except Buses, Taxis, Cycles, and Refuse Vehicles Monday – Friday 11:00-16:00
- Dogpole From Dogpole into Wyle Cop (section between Dogpole and High Street).
No Right Turn except Cycles and Refuse Vehicles Saturday – Sunday 11:00-16:00
- Dogpole From Dogpole into Wyle Cop (section between Dogpole and High Street).
Restricted Zone – No Waiting At Any Time No Loading 11am-4pm
- Wyle Cop (south side) Between its junction with Beeches Lane and a point 119.9 metres south-east of its junction with Milk Street
- Wyle Cop (north side) Between its junction with Beeches Lane and a point 51 metres south-east of its junction with Dogpole
No Waiting At Any Time No Loading 11am-4pm
- Milk Street (both sides) From its junction with Princess Street and Belmont to a point 12.5 metres south-west of its junction with High Street.
Loading Only 7:30am-11am and 4pm-8pm Restricted Zone No Waiting and No Loading 11am-4pm
- Wyle Cop (south side) Between points 80.8 meters and 119.9 metres south-east of its junction with Milk Street
- Wyle Cop (north side) Between points 10 metres and 31 metres west of its junction with Dogpole
- High Street (south-west side) Between a point 40.8 metres north-west of its junction with Milk Street to a point 61.2 metres south-east of its junction with The Square.
- High Street (south-west side) Between points 6 metres and 33 metres south-east of its junction with Mardol Head.
- Mardol Head (south-east side) Between points 20 metres and 36.5 metres south-west of its junction with High Street
- Shoplatch (south-east side) Between points 30 metres and 50 metres north-east of its junction with Market Street
- Shoplatch (north-west side) Between points 28.6 metres and 50.9 metres north-east of its junction with Bellstone
Disabled Badge Holders Only – Midnight to 11am and 4pm to Midnight Restricted Zone No waiting and No Loading 11am-4pm
- High Street (south-west side) Between points 16.8 metres and 37.8 metres north-west of its junction with Milk Street.
- Shoplatch (north-west side) Between points 75.6 metres and 95.6 metres north-east of its junction with Bellstone
- Any existing restrictions at the above locations are suspended for the duration of the order.
This Order comes into effect on 19 July 2021 and will operate for a period of up to eighteen months.
The Council will consider in due course whether its provisions should continue in force indefinitely.
If you wish to question the validity of the order, or of any of its provisions, on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may, within six weeks from 9 July 2021, apply for the purpose to the High Court.
How to give feedback to Shropshire Council: If you wish to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals, please send an e-mail to traffic.engineering@shropshire.gov.uk or write a letter to Traffic Engineering Team, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND by 9 January 2022. You may also ring 0345 678 9006 for more information.
Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by e-mail, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot be accepted over the phone.
Useful documents to download in relation to the above:
