Essex County Council

(Borough of Braintree) (E-Scooter) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under Sections 1(1) and (2), and 2(1) to (3) and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 84 as amended, the Electric Scooter Trials and Traffic Signs (Coronavirus) Regulations and General Directions 2020 and pursuant to the order made by the Department of Transport under Section 44 and Section 63(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 as amended which provides that an authorised operator can permit their rental electric scooters to be used on roads within the geo fenced area of Braintree (as outlined on the website) during an authorised trial. Essex County Council has made an order the effect of which will be to allow electric scooters to be used in those cycle tracks and cycle lanes within the geo fenced area of Braintree which are either restricted for use by traffic and which permit pedal cycles or solo motorcycles to use these road spaces.
Effect of the order: The original trial period for Essex has been extended by
The Department for Transport to allow for additional detailed data gathering. In order to ensure the legitimacy of the use on those cycle tracks and cycle lanes within the geo fenced area of Braintree which are either restricted for use by traffic and which permit pedal cycles or solo motorcycles the experimental order made on 18 January 2021 is now being made permanent. The original provider of e-scooters in Essex "Spin" globally became a part of TIER Mobility AG in Spring 2022. TIER will manage the trials until their current end date of November 2022. The existing fleet of vehicles will be replaced overnight in each area to avoid their being two services operating.
Under the new Transport Bill introduced in the 2022 Queen's Speech, private electric scooters will eventually legally be allowed to ride on public roads. However, details of the Bill or a timeline for implementation are yet to be published.
Date of operation: The Order came into operation on 15 July 2022.
Further details: If you need to view a hard copy of these documents, please call (or text) 07786 125874 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents quoting the below reference number. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford.
Application to the high court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.

(Various Roads, Silver End) (20mph Speed Zone) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council has made the above Order under Sections 84(1) (a) and (2) and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The effect of the Order: To introduce a 20mph Zone on the following lengths of roads in the District of Braintree:

Road Description
Casement Drive  From a point approximately 5 metres northeast from its junction with Boars Tye Road for its entire length.
Fenestra Way From its junction with Casement Drive in a south easterly direction for its entire length.
Fenestra Way From its junction with Casement Drive in a south western direction for its entire length.
Dormer Drive From its junction with Road 3 in a north easterly direction for its entire length.
Dormer Drive From its junction with Casement Drive in a north westerly then north easterly direction for its entire length.

Date of operation: The Order will come into operation on 25 July 2022.
Further details: If you need to view a hard copy of the order and plans, please call 07786 125874 to arrange a suitable time to inspect the documents. Documents can be made available for inspection 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am-5pm on Friday at Essex County Council, County Hall E block main reception, Market Road, Chelmsford.
Application to the high court: Anyone who wishes to question the validity of the Order ofany provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of the Act, or any instrument made under it, has not been complied with in relation to the Order, may within six weeks from the date of the making of the Order apply to the High Court for this purpose.

(Bulford Lane, Black Notley/Bulford Mill Lane, Cressing) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Bulford Lane, Black Notley/Bulford Mill Lane, Cressing in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 190m north east of the junction with Witham Road for a distance of approximately 350m in an easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th August 2022 for 5 days, orwhere stated on a valid permit (EP02231006850 - BTS). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while tree felling works are undertaken by BTS.
An alternative route is available via Witham Road, The Green, The Street, Station Road, Mill Lane, Bulford Mill Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Church Road, Hatfield Peverel) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Church Road, Hatfield Peverel in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Baker Avenue for a distance of approximately 80m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th August 2022 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (AD03010694204 - Anglian Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety ofthe public and workforce while new connection works are undertaken by Anglian Water An alternative route is available via Remembrance Avenue, New Road, Maldon Road and vice versa (with access only into Church Road).
The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Kings Lane, Stisted) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
1. To temporarily close that length of Kings Lane, Stisted in the District of Braintree, from its junction with The Street for a distance of approximately 285m in a north westerly direction.
2. To temporarily introduce a 'No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping' restriction in the above length of road for the duration of the closure only.
"The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019" will be temporarily amended to include the temporary 'No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time' restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of roads only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The closure is scheduled to commence on 15th August 2022 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2331427 - Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while gully installation works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via The Street, Water Lane, Milles Lane, Coggeshall Road, A120 From J A131/b1256 To J B1024 North of Coggeshall, Kings Lane and vice versa. The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Lombard Street, Finchingfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Lombard Street, Finchingfield in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Willows Road to its junction with Finchingfield Road a distance of approximately 1610m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 18th August 2022 for 7 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2331448 - Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Willows Road, Cross Hill, Whinbush Farm Road, Daw Street, Mill Road, Wethersfield Road, Sculpins Lane and vice versa. The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Noakes Farm Road, Terling) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Noakes Farm Road, Terling in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Rolls Farm Lane for a distance of approximately 540m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 20th August 2022 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA160LT011-E-TERLING-02 - Gigaclear Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for theseworks with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while superfast fibre optic broadband installation works are undertaken by Gigaclear Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Noakes Farm Road, Birds Farm Lane, Waltham Road, Cranham Road, Main Road, London Road, Terling Hall Road, Rolls Farm Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Rolls Farm Road, Terling) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Rolls Farm Road, Terling in the District of Braintree from its junction with Waltham Road for a distance of approximately 510m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 17th August 2022 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA160LT011-E-TERLING-01 - Gigaclear Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while superfast fibre optic broadband installation works are undertaken by Gigaclear Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Waltham Road, Oakfield Lane, Gambles Green, Flacks Green, Terling Hall Road, Rolls Farm Lane and vice versa. The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Rye Mill Lane, Feering) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Rye Mill Lane, Feering in the District of Braintree, from its junction with Sherwood Lane for a distance of approximately 80m in a north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 16th August 2022 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (KL701LTN1-42-65-160822 - Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while bridge examination works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd. No alternative route is available for this closure.
The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Various Roads, District of Braintree) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order (No.4) 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order:
1. To temporarily close the various lengths of road in the District of Braintree as specified in the schedule.
2. A temporary 'No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping' restriction will be introduced on both sides of carriageway on the above lengths of road for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping restriction will be in force.
"The Essex County Council (Braintree District) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019" will be temporarily amended to include the temporary 'No Waiting at Any Time' restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of roads only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.
The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 28th July 2022, exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.
For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631. The Order will come into effect on 28th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

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(Bridge End/Bridge Street Great Bardfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Bridge End/Bridge Street, Great Bardfield in the District of Braintree, from a point approximately 70m south west of the junction with Beslyns Road for a distance of approximately 85m in a south easterly then south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 25th July 2022 for 40 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH10003448 -Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while brickwork repair works are undertaken by Essex County Council.
An alternative route is available via Bridge End, Finchingfield Road, Bardfield Road, The Green, Brent Hall Road, Sampford Road, Hawkins Hill, Hill Road, Thaxted Road, Great Sampford Road, Walden Road, Newbiggen Street, Watling Street, Orange Street, Mill End, Dunmow Road, Woodside Way, Woodside Way Roundabout, Woodlands Park Drive, Stortford Road, Dunmow Bypass, Braintree Road, Blake End, The Street, Piccotts Lane, Brook Street, Mill Road, Crown Street, Bridge Street and vice versa. The Order came into effect on 14th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier

(Fairstead Road, Fairstead/Terling) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Fairstead Road, Fairstead/Terling in the District of Braintree, from the junction with Peg Millars Lane for a distance of approximately 750m in a southerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 4th August 2022 for 4 days, or where stated on a valid permit (KA160LT007-E-TERLING - Gigaclear Ltd). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while fibre optic broadband installation works are undertaken by Gigaclear Ltd.
An alternative route is available via Fairstead Road, Fairstead Hall Road, Braintree Road, Owls Hill, New Road and vice versa.
The Order came into effect on 14th July 2022 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.