Traffic management - proposals, consultations and orders

This page provides information about traffic management schemes in Northumberland.

Traffic management schemes are introduced to solve a problem that has been identified on one or more roads.

Each scheme follows the process shown below. You can click on each scheme below to find out more about it.

Made orders appear in the fifth section where you can see the composite order and any subsequent amendments.

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Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are written legal documents developed by the Highway Authority allowing the Police, Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) and Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) to enforce various regulations including speed limits, on-street parking, one way streets and other restrictions. Most traffic regulation orders come about as a result of input from local communities and the police, to address specific traffic congestion or quality of life issues.

The Order Making Process

A formal TRO requires a statutory procedure to be followed. This includes:

Consultation - Following the completion of the design, consultation must be undertaken. This will require obtaining the views of Local Councilors and Parish Councils (where appropriate), the Police and Emergency Services and sometimes other institutions such as The Freight Transport Association, The Road Haulage Association and local public transport operators. Local interest groups such as residents, traders and community groups who are likely to be affected by the proposals may also be consulted where appropriate. The proposal could then be amended following consultation.

Advertisement of the TRO then takes place. This includes at least one notice in the local press. The Council will usually display notices in any roads that are affected and, if it is deemed appropriate, may deliver notices to premises likely to be affected. For at least 21 days from the start of the notice the proposal can be viewed at a nominated council office during normal office hours. Objections to the proposals and comments of support must be made in writing to the address specified in the notice during this period.

Making the Order - The TRO can then be formally sealed providing all standing objections have been considered. Modifications to the proposals resulting from objections could require further consultation. This procedure can take many months to complete and the advertising and legal fees can be substantial. For this reason schemes requiring a TRO normally need to be included in the annual Capital Programme and cannot be carried out on an ad hoc basis.

Temporary or experimental orders require a slightly different process but still allow opportunity to put forward their views.

Temporary Orders may be used when works affecting the highway require short-term traffic restrictions.

Experimental Orders are used in situations that need monitoring and reviewing. These usually last no more than eighteen months before they are either revoked, amended or made permanent.

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Summary: Parking Restrictions - Blyth Market Place
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Consultation letter

Consultation end date: 4 July 2024
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Contact: Will Binks

Summary: Proposed Parking Restrictions – Front Street, Embleton
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Consultation letter and plan

Consultation end date: 15 December 2023
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Contact: Will Binks

Summary: Proposed Parking Restrictions – Acklington Road/Bisley Road, Amble
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Consultation letter and plan

Consultation end date: 8 December 2023
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Contact: Michael McMonagle

Summary: Proposed Traffic Restrictions – Central Primary School (Upper Site), Ashington
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Consultation letter and plan