When Newtown, Powys' new traffic regulations come into force

Back in November 2022 the cabinet member for a greener Powys, Cllr Jackie Charlton took the decision to go ahead with a public consultation period on the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

It follows the creation of a one-way traffic system in the town centre last year.

A consultation took place in from December 2 and January 1 on proposals to modify parking bays along the High Street, and to introduce controls to address inconsiderate and obstructive parking near Wesley Street and Broad Street.

But proposals to change parking around Penygloddfa primary school along Llanfair (Caereinion) Road and School Lane received objections suggesting that some on-street parking is retained in School Lane outside school hours.

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But under advice from the council’s traffic systems manager Tony Caine, Cllr Jackie Charlton "noted but overruled” the objections.

Cllr Charlton pointed out that new legislation which could come into effect next year in Wales which would make parking on pavements illegal.

Cllr Charlton said: “Should there be a need for emergency vehicles, specifically a fire engine after 5pm and before 8am they would not be able to drive up School Lane.

“There is no other access to these properties other than from School Lane which is a no through road.”

The other proposals cover parts of Shortbridge Street and Gas Street between the Post Office and the War Memorial where parking issues have also been identified.

Cllr Charlton

Changes to goods vehicle loading bays will also take place along the High Street.

The TRO will also remove the maximum 20 minutes loading and one hour no return restrictions from the existing bays on Severn Street, Shortbridge Street and Market Street.

The order come into force on Wednesday, May 17.