The A84 Trunk Road (Callander) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024
The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting vehicles on that length of the A84/A85 Stirling - Crianlarich Trunk Road from its junction with Cross Street, Callander in a generally eastwards direction in Main Street to its junction with N. Church Street, Callander, a distance of 240 metres or thereby.
The Order, which is required to facilitate the Callander Remembrance Service 2024 and enable members of the public to participate in this event, will be in operation from 10th November until 11th November 2024. It is anticipated that the restrictions will be in place from 11:45am for approximately 30 minutes and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
The Order does not apply to vehicles while being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or a vehicle being used for facilitating the holding of the relevant event.
Alternative Routes
The alternative routes for traffic during the prohibition will be signposted should they be required. Detailed descriptions can also be obtained at BEAR Scotland Limited, BEAR House, Inveralmond Road, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, PH1 3TW.
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland website.
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Transport Scotland
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Statement of Compatibility
Statement Declaration
For SSIs
In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, the A84 Trunk Road (Callander) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment
For further information please read the related child rights and wellbeing impact assessment, which can be found, on legislation.gov.uk at the same location as this statement of compatibility.
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for A84 Trunk Road (Callander) (Temporary Prohibition of Use of Road) Order 2024
Disclaimer
This documentis a point in timeassessment of the likely effects of A84 Trunk Road (Callander) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024 on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people. This impact assessment should be read in conjunction with statutory process for making the SSI prepared for this proposal.
Scottish Government acknowledge the importance of monitoring and evaluating the impact of strategic decisions and legislation on children’s rights and wellbeing. Any information gathered during implementation of the legislation or strategic decision to which the impact assessment relates, will be used to inform future determinations of impact. Any new strategic decision or new legislation (including amending legislation) would be subject to a new CRWIA in line with the legislative requirements.
Introduction
- Brief Summary (Guidance Section 3.2, page 20).
Type of proposal
(Please choose from either Bill, SSI or Decision of a strategic nature relating to the rights and wellbeing of children)
Applicable answer: SSI
Name the proposal, and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.
Key Term Definitions
Prohibition – to officially and legally not allow something.
Restriction – to officially and legally limit something.
Authorise – to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something
The proposal is an order with the title “The A84 Trunk Road (Callander) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024”. This order allows part of the A84 trunk road to be closed for a period of time on 10 November 2024 when the type of traffic sign specified in the order is displayed (and see the schedule of the order for the specific length of road to be closed). This means that no person may use, or authorise the use of, any vehicle on that specific length of road during that period. The only exceptions are for emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in holding the relevant event, which is the Callander Remembrance Day Parade. The order will not prevent pedestrians from using that length of road at any time. The closure of this part of the A84 is to facilitate the safety of participants and viewers of the Callander Remembrance Day Parade.
Start date of proposal’s development: 22/08/2024
Start date of CRWIA process: 22/08/2024
- With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 20-22).
During the closure of this section of road there will be no impact on children and young people’s ability to access schools and/or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity, and places of worship as there are none directly within the closure area. Additionally, the closure is for a short period of time at the weekend and all local access routes around the closure will remain open. The closure is to maintain safety for the public parade. Access for all emergency services will be maintained at all times. The closure will not restrict pedestrians at any time. The only aspect relevant to children and young people both directly and in-directly is the positive impact of protecting public safety by restricting use of this section of road for a short period. Therefore positively impacting article 6.
- Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 22-25).
From:
- existing research/reports/policy expertise
- consultation/feedback from stakeholders
- consultation/feedback directly from children and young people
The following facilities were identified via mapping routes as areas of concern regarding their accessibility by children and young people or their families, carers, representatives etc. as a result of the closure:
- Callander Library
- Callander Kirk
- St Andrews Scottish Episcopal Church
- Callander Primary School (closed at the weekend when event takes place)
However, upon further planning, it was identified that none of these are directly accessed from within this section of road and all local access routes remain open and pedestrians are still able to access all venues by foot. Therefore, this order is not relevant to any restrictions to articles 28 or 31. Local access routes remain open, a short diversion around the closure is available, the event is well publicised and the event takes place for a short period of time at the weekend. To ensure the safe running of this event, the parts of the A84 road described in question 1 will be closed for approximately 30 minutes. Therefore, when reviewing all UNCRC requirements, the only article this order relates to is article 6, which should be positively impacted by the closure of the stretch of road.
- Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
No
- Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
Mapping evidences showed that no facilities would have reduced access as a result of this order so allowed us to rule out impact to articles 28 and 31. Mapping evidences also identified that healthcare facilities were not close by, allowing us to rule out the potential for a negative impact to article 24.
As this is an A road, not closing this road was identified to have potentially dangerous consequences and therefore has the potential to have an increased risk for children and young people. Therefore the evidence allowed us to conclude the positive impact closing the road would have on article 6.
- What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)
None
Conclusion
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 26-27):
(Please choose from positive, negative, neutral or no impact, Please note you can have both a positive and negative impact on children’s rights.)
Children’s Rights
Applicable answer(s): Positive impact
- If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland. (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 27-28).
As this is an A road, not closing this road was identified to have potentially dangerous consequences and therefore has the potential to have an increased risk for children and young people. Therefore there was the positive impact closing the road would have on article 6 was identified.
- If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 28-29).
- If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 28-29)
Not Applicable
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate negative impact or potential incompatibility issues?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol
Not Applicable
Action Taken/ To Be Taken
Not Applicable
Date action to be taken or was taken
Not Applicable
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland? (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 29-30).
(Please choose from yes, no or not applicable)
Applicable answer: Yes
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
Safe
As this is an A road, not closing this road was identified to have potentially dangerous consequences and therefore has the potential to have an increased risk for children and young people. Therefore it is determined there would be a positive contribution to the safe wellbeing indicator.
- How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 31)
The CRWIA will be published and has been written in accessible language so as to allow for children and young people to understand its content and the potential impact (or no impact) on their rights.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
- Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31).
As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.
- How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
- When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?
Plans will be reviewed on application of next event.
- Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31-32).
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Ian Woodcock - 18/09/2024
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: S C Wilson - 29/10/24
Date CRWIA team first contacted: (15/08/2024)