Part 1 (Open to the public) ITEM NO. REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES To the: REGULATORY PANEL (PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION) On: Thursday, 7 August, 2003 TITLE: ECCLES TOWN CENTRE - PEDESTRIANISATION EXPERIMENTAL ORDER RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Panel approve the recommendation in the report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Eccles Town Centre Order 2002 came into force on 17th January 2002 and has recently lapsed. A permanent Traffic Regulation Order has been drafted and is the subject of a separate report to this Panel. However, a further experimental order is required to minimise the time when no orders are in place. BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: Attached report. ASSESSMENT OF RISK: N/A THE SOURCE OF FUNDING IS: Existing Revenue Budget LEGAL ADVICE OBTAINED: N/A FINANCIAL ADVICE OBTAINED: N/A CONTACT OFFICER: John Butler (x3795) WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATES: Barton; Eccles; KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: Environmental Strategy; Transport Strategy; DETAILS: As per report.