To seek approval for the adoption of a Tendring District Council policy in respect of applications for temporary road closures under section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.

RESOLVED that Cabinet –

a)     approves and adopts the Tendring District Council Local Road Closure Policy for special events;

b)     authorises the Assistant Director (Building and Public Realm), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Tourism to update the policy with any future legislative, or best practice, changes; and

c)      approves that fees will be waived for street parties organised for the weekend of the Coronation of His Majesty the King, or of national importance as determined by the Portfolio Holder at the relevant time.

Cabinet considered a report of the Leisure and Tourism Portfolio Holder (A.7), which sought its approval for the adoption of a Tendring District Council policy in respect of applications for temporary road closures under section 21 of The Town Police Clauses Act 1847.

Members were aware that the number of applications for temporary road closures had increased in recent years, which had highlighted the need for, and benefits associated with, clearer rules associated with road closure applications.

Consequently, a (draft) Tendring District Council Local Road Closures Policy for special events under section 21 of The Town Police Clauses Act 1847 was attached to the Portfolio Holder’s report as Appendix A for Cabinet’s consideration.

Recognising that the adoption of a Local Road Closure Policy for events applied for under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 would improve administration and efficiency associated with applications for the temporary closure of roads; provide a basis for setting fees and charges; reduce complaints concerning inconsistency of decisions made; and increase clarity around the roles and responsibilities of both applicant and administrator:-

It was moved by Councillor Porter, seconded by Councillor McWilliams and:-

RESOLVED that Cabinet –

a)     approves and adopts the Tendring District Council Local Road Closure Policy for special events;

b)     authorises the Assistant Director (Building and Public Realm), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Tourism to update the policy with any future legislative, or best practice, changes; and

c)      approves that fees will be waived for street parties organised for the weekend of the Coronation of His Majesty the King, or of national importance as determined by the Portfolio Holder at the relevant time.