Decision details
Proposal to dispense with the requirement to advertise road closures made under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 in newspapers
Decision Maker: Cllr Paul Crossley, Cllr Roger Symonds
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Advertising TPCA road closures in a newspaper is current B&NES policy, but not a legal requirement. This report seeks authority to amend the policy to dispense with newspaper advertisement, which will represent significant cost savings for the Council.
Decision:
The Cabinet Members agree that:
(1) B&NES policy on road closures organised under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 is amended to dispense with the need to advertise such closures in local newspapers.
(2) Authorisation is granted to the Divisional Director Environmental Services to take all necessary action to advertise the change in policy
Reasons for the decision:
There is no legal requirement to advertise TPCA road closures in the press, and alternative means of advertising, and consulting upon, such proposals, exist, and are considered adequate. Dispensing with the need to advertise in the press will save the Council £350 or more per closure, and is likely to save the Council up to £10,000 in 2012/13, if the number of Jubilee closure applications is similar to that for last year’s Royal Wedding.
Alternative options considered:
None
Publication date: 16/03/2012
Date of decision: 12/03/2012
Effective from: 25/03/2012
Accompanying Documents:
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