THAT the following experimental Traffic Regulation Orders be introduced during the summer of 2005, immediately following conclusion of the High Street element of the Eign Gate enhancement works, for a minimum period until at least 31st December 2005:

a)             Prohibition of Driving Order

the effect of which would be to prohibit the driving of any vehicles between the hours of 10.30am and 4.30pm daily as follows:

i)Widemarsh Street (U80000)

from its junction with the A438 Newmarket Street in a southerly direction to its junction with the High Street.

ii)High Street (U8000)

From its junction with the U80000 Widemarsh Street in a westerly direction for its whole length to its junction with the U80000 Broad Street.

iii)               Exemptions will be included for emergency services vehicles and for vehicles that have legitimately entered Bewell Street.

b)                                         20 mph Speed Limit

the effect of which would be to impose a maximum speed of twenty miles per hour on the U8000 Widemarsh Street and High Street from its junction with A438 Newmarket Street to its junction with Broad Street.

c)            Berrington Street/West Street/Aubrey Street

further investigation and appropriate consultation to see if traffic management measures are needed to address concerns of potential congestion of pedestrianising Widemarsh Street.