NOTICE is given that the Bath and North East Somerset Council has made an order under provisions contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will introduce the following restrictions in Archway Street and Excelsior Street, Widcombe, Bath;
Prohibit Motor Vehicles between the hours of 8:20 – 9:00am and 14:50 – 15:30pm Monday-Friday on the entire length of Archway Street and Excelsior Street creating a school street scheme for Widcombe Infant and Junior Schools. The restriction shall apply on school days during term time, except for vehicles exempted under this Order or holding a valid permit.
The order will come into operation on 8th May 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 25-072 on the web page: www.bathnes.gov.uk/permanent-traffic-order-notices
Any person who desires to question the validity of, or any provision contained in the order on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or on the grounds that any of the relevant requirements of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, may within six weeks after the date on which the order was made, apply to the High Court for this purpose.
Traffic Management Team Bath and North East Somerset Council Lewis House Manvers Street BATH BA1 1JG Dated 30th April 2026 |
Chris Major Director of Place Management
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