This helps requests to be dealt with in a fair and consistent way through a simple priority system.
Many requests we get need a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). These govern restrictions, such as:
- Prohibit or restrict vehicular access to a road.
- Loading and waiting restrictions.
- One way schemes.
- Changes to speed limits.
We get many requests of this type each year. We only consider individual schemes where there have been injury accidents reported in the last five years.
- Before you apply, check if the area meets the criteria at Crashmap.
Requests that do not need a formal TRO will be assessed by our traffic liaison officer. Those that have merit will be included in a future programme of works.
How to apply for a new scheme
To make a request please download and complete:
It is important that your request gives as much information as possible, so include:
- details of the problems as you see them;
- the location;
- the days (and times) that there is a problem;
- and any ideas you have on how to solve the problem.
Please return completed forms by email: traffic@calderdale.gov.uk.
What happens to your request
When we get an application:
Where a TRO is needed:
- We record your request and assign a unique service request number.
- The area of concern is checked for injury accidents in the last five years.
- If there are none, your requests will not be taken forward at this time as an individual scheme. We will inform you of this and give you a reference number.
- If there have been accidents, your request will be assessed and prioritised for possible inclusion in our program. We will inform you of this and give you a reference number.
- After it has been assessed, we will let you know what the outcome is.
Where a TRO is not needed:
- Your request is recorded, acknowledged and a unique reference number provided.
- The Traffic Liaison officer will assess the merits of your request. They will prioritise it for possible inclusion in a future program of works, if feasible. (As budgets are limited priority will always be given to sites with recorded injury accidents.)
- After it has been assessed, we will let you know what the outcome is.
How long the process normally takes
We get many requests about traffic related issues. While every effort is made to give you a response within six weeks, it is not always possible.
- Schemes that have been identified as a possible TRO and included in our program of works, can typically take 12 months.
- There is a legal process to follow. This involves consultation (formal and informal) with all who may be affected by the proposals and the emergency services.
Please note: Due to the consultation, not all proposed schemes will progress.