NOTICE IS GIVEN that on 2nd April 2026 the Bath and North East Somerset Council (the Council) made an order under provisions contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (the 1984 Act), the effect of which will introduce the following restrictions in Catharine Place, Cavendish Road, River Street Mews, Sion Hill, Gay Street and Winifred’s Lane, Lower Lansdown, Bath.
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The order comes into operation on 17th April 2026 Full details of the proposal together with a map and a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for making the order may be inspected at the One Stop Shops at Manvers Street, Bath, The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton and at the Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham during normal office hours. The proposal may also be viewed on the Council’s website by searching for 24-027 on the web page: www.bathnes.gov.uk/permanent-traffic-order-notices
Any person who desires to question the validity of, or of any provision contained in, the order on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers or on the grounds that any of the relevant requirements has not been complied with in relation to the order, may, within six weeks from the date on which the order is made, make an application for the purpose to the High Court.
For queries, please telephone 01225 394025 and quote reference 24-027.
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Traffic Management Team Bath and North East Somerset Council Lewis House, Manvers Street BATH BA1 1JG
Dated 9th April 2026 |
Chris Major Director of Place Management Bath & North East Somerset Council |
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SCHEDULE 1 – Prohibition of Entry
Road From
Gay Street (northern section) Gay Street (southern section)
George Street
SCHEDULE 2 - Prohibition of Motor Vehicles
Road Length
Catharine Place From a point 6 metres west of its junction with River Street Mews for a distance of 2 metres in a westerly direction.
Winifred’s Lane From a point 3 metres south of its junction with Somerset Lane for a distance of approximately 72 metres in a southerly direction.
SCHEDULE 3 – No Right Turn
From To
Cavendish Road Sion Hill (east)
SCHEDULE 4 – No Left Turn
From To
Sion Hill (west) Winifred’s Lane.
SCHEDULE 5 – Revocation of One-Way
Road Length
Winifred’s Lane Between Cavendish Rd and Somerset Lane
SCHEDULE 6 – Parking / Waiting Restrictions
Road Length
Catharine Place On the south side from a point 1 metre west of Circus Place for a distance of 12 metres in a westerly direction.
On the north side from a point 6 metres west of its junction with River Street Mews for a distance of 6 metres in a southerly direction.
On the north side from a point 8 metres west of its junction with River Street Mews for a distance of 6 metres in a southerly direction.
Rivers Street Mews On the west side from a point 4.5 metres north of its junction with Catharine Place for a distance of 6 metres in a northerly direction.
On the west side from a point 4.5 metres south of its junction with Rivers Street for a distance of 2 metres in a southerly direction.
Gay Street (northern section) On the east side from a point 14 metres north of its junction with George Street / Gay Street (southern section) for a distance of 5 metres in a northerly direction.
SCHEDULE 7 – Prescribed Left Turn
Road Length
Gay Street (northern section) At junction with George Street.