THOUSANDS of pounds will be spent amending traffic restrictions introduced on a one-way system only months ago.
Following a request from South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, which had concerns about the flow of traffic in Hoyland town centre, a first wave of restrictions were introduced.
There were no complaints at the time but since then Barnsley Council’s highways department has been contacted by Hoyland Furniture and Carpets about their impact.
The traffic regulation order was drawn up as a response to what highways officials called ‘irresponsible parking’, though it has now been accepted it could be changed to reduce the impact on the business on King Street.
However, funding for the project has to come from the South Area Council, which has its own budget to spend on improving an area across the southern suburbs of Barnsley, and members have agreed to that.
The next steps of the plan, which will cost £5,000, are set to be discussed at their meeting this morning at The Hoyland Centre.
The process will take at least six months and, if objections are raised, it would mean a report going to Barnsley Council’s ruling cabinet, which has the powers to overrule them.
A South Area Council report said: “The background to the traffic regulation order in Hoyland town centre has been acknowledged and the reasons for its amendment considered.
“Members noted the anticipated costs of up to £5,000. The proposals have been supported, with the exception of Coun Tim Shepherd, who wished to record his abstention.
“Approval has been given to pursue amendments to the order up to a value of £5,000.”
