St Helens Town Centre - Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) First Notice

Following the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) engagement period, St Helens Council is now formally submitting proposals via a 1^st Notice document as part of the St Helens town centre regeneration project. The publication of this Notice marks the commencement of the minimum 21-day statutory consultation period, during which representations may be submitted for consideration.

What is a TRO?

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is a legal document/process that allows authorities to control traffic flow and waiting areas through restrictions such as speed limits, parking/waiting restrictions, one-way streets, and banned turns. These orders are used to improve road safety, manage congestion, and provide access for specific purposes, like loading bays and disabled persons badge holders parking.

What is proposed?

Parking and Waiting Restrictions

St Helens Town Centre Traffic Regulation Orders 1st Notice (PDF, 270 KB)

St Helens Town Centre Traffic Regulation Orders - 1st Notice Letter (PDF, 227 KB)

St Helens Town Centre Traffic Regulation Orders - Statement of Reasons (PDF, 278 KB)

The following plans and schedule summarise the proposed amendments to the parking and waiting restrictions within the town centre.

Click on each image to reveal a larger scaled drawing.

How can you provide representations?

Representations on the proposed Town Centre TROs can be submitted:

By emailing towncentretro@sthelens.gov.uk

The consultation period will close on 28/08/2026.

If no representations are received, the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) will proceed as advertised and come into effect in the coming months, following completion of the legal process. If objections or comments are submitted, the Council will review them and may amend or withdraw the proposals.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the Council using the details provided below.

Email us: towncentretro@sthelens.gov.uk

Write to us:

Highways & infrastructure Team
Place Services Directorate
1st Floor Atlas House
2 Corporation Street
St Helens
WA9 1LD

Vehicle Length Restrictions

As part of the transformational St Helens Town Centre regeneration project, It has been identified that for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road, and for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, for preventing the use of the road by vehicular traffic of a kind which, or its use by vehicular traffic in a manner which, is unsuitable having regard to the existing character of the road or adjoining property.

This Order is proposed to introduce a 12 metre (39 feet - 4 inches) length restriction, as indicated in the schedule below, to ensure vehicles longer than 12 metres (39 feet - 4 inches) to not create a road safety risk.

1st Notice Vehicle Length Restriction (PDF, 106 KB)

Vehicle Length Restriction - 1st Notice Consultation Letter (PDF, 336 KB)

Statement of Reasons Vehicle Length Restriction (PDF, 85 KB)