TRANSPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ST MARTINS GYMKHANA AND FETE COMMITTEE’S APPLICATION TO HOLD
THE GOREY FETE 2010
Purpose of the Report
To accompany the signature copy of the Gorey Fête (Jersey) Order 2010 enabling road closures and traffic restrictions for the purpose of holding the Gorey Fête on Thursday 19 August 2010.
Background
The St Martin’s Gymkhana and Fête Committee (the Promoter) has submitted details of its proposed road closures and traffic restrictions for the 2010 event. The event is enabled by Order of the Minister for Transport and Technical Services under Article 2 of the Entertainments on Public Roads (Jersey) Law 1985.
As per the requirements of the Law, a draft Order has been prepared and circulated to the Connétables of Grouville and St Martin, as well as the Harbour Master (Jersey Harbours) for consultation, who have endorsed the event and its Order. The Promoter has supplied proof of public liability insurance.
Discussion
The Order will enable the event promoter to close Gorey Pier and adjacent coach parking area for the purpose of the event, as well as to restrict traffic in the vicinity.
Restrictions for this year’s event will be similar to those of 2009 in that the Order provides for a one-way system on Gorey Coast Road, Le Mont de Gouray, Beach Road, La Route de la Côte and La Route Le Brun. These restrictions will apply from 8.00 a.m. on the day of the Fête until 10.00 a.m. the day after and are intended to reduce traffic problems, as well as aid the removal of vehicles parked on Gorey Coast Road.
The St Martin’s Gymkhana and Fête Committee have once again asked for the inclusion of the provision first introduced in the 2006 Order giving police officers and members of the Fête Committee discretionary power to restrict traffic to the site of the event (the Harbour Pier) in the interests of safety, where access to premises might ordinarily be granted.
Other details are as per the 2009 Order.
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the Gorey Fête (Jersey) Order 2010 as prepared.
Reason(s) for Decision
Further to MD-T-2010-0037, enabling preparation of the Order and following statutory consultations, the proposed road closures and associated traffic management are reasonable and justified.
Resource Implications
None.
Action Required
To notify the Greffier of the States and the Law Draftsman that the Order has been made and forward the signed and sealed Order to the Publications Editor, States Greffe, for notification to the States.
Written by: | Streetworks Manager |
Approved by: | Director, Municipal Services |
Attachments: | Event Plan and Traffic Management Plan |