Issue - meetings

To consider an objection in relation to the proposed reduction in the length of existing school keep clear markings on Kitson Hill Road.

Contact: Karen North, Highways and Streetscene

RESOLVED – That the objection to proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘Amendment Order No 10 of 2024’ at Kitson Hill, Mirfield, be overruled and that the Order be implemented as advertised.

The Committee gave consideration to a report which set out details of an objection that had been received to proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘Amendment Order No 10 of 2024’ at Kitson Hill, Mirfield.

The report that Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, met the criteria for the introduction of a pedestrian crossing facility, located between the school and artificial pitches on the opposite side of the road, and had been subject to notice during the period 1 to 29 August 2024, when no formal comments were received. The notices, which were advertised on-street and in the press, were attached at Appendix 1 to the report.

The Committee were advised that as there were existing ‘keep clear’ markings at the proposed location of the zebra crossing, as illustrated at Appendix 2, it would be necessary to reduce the length of the markings in order to accommodate the crossing. The Traffic Regulation Order to revoke the restrictions was advertised between 15 August and 5 September 2024 and a formal objection was received from ward member, Councillor Bolt.

The report indicated that, whilst Councillor Bolt was supportive of the road safety measures, he requested the delivery of a more holistic approach which would help to resolve term time parking and traffic issues. It was noted that the Council was aware of the wider problems associated with school traffic in the area and that a solution was actively trying to be sought.

The Committee were sympathetic to the issues raised by Councillor Bolt but were supportive of the proposal to install a zebra crossing facility. It was therefore determined that the objection be overruled.

RESOLVED – That the objection to proposed Traffic Regulation Order ‘Amendment Order No 10 of 2024’ at Kitson Hill, Mirfield, be overruled and that the Order be implemented as advertised.