Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the process and consultation of developing a proposed Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO).  This was an approved action from the report presented to the Executive in October 2023, for consideration of changes to the City Centre Traffic Regulation Order.

The report also provides a recommendation on future actions in relation to the proposed ATTRO.

Resolved:  To approve Option 1 – authorising the Director of City Development or his delegated officer to carry statutory consultation and advertisement of the proposal to make an Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) for the city centre.

Reason:     This option is in line with the decision made at the Executive decision session in October 2023 for development and consultation of an ATTRO. This option will allow the council the Council to progress the matter and undertake the consultation following on from the development of the ATTRO.

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The report was presented by Traffic Management Team Leader, who discussed officer recommendations concerning the Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) and how the proposals would impact the city centre.

He acknowledged errors in terminology and contradictory wording that had been raised in public participation, assuring speakers that they would be corrected. Further acknowledging public participation, he also reassured speakers that day-to-day foot street traffic would not be impacted by the proposed order.

The Executive Member asked officers about the changes to current policing powers should the proposed Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order come into effect. The Traffic Management Team Leader advised that if the ATTRO were triggered, the Police would take control of city centre for the duration of the emergency.

The Executive Member noted that the order would keep the city centre safe from terrorist attacks and was in line with the preferences expressed in the council’s 2023 blue badge consultation.

Resolved:  To approve Option 1 – authorising the Director of City Development or his delegated officer to carry statutory consultation and advertisement of the proposal to make an Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO) for the city centre.

Reason:     This option is in line with the decision made at the Executive decision session in October 2023 for development and consultation of an ATTRO. This option will allow the council the Council to progress the matter and undertake the consultation following on from the development of the ATTRO.