The A85 Trunk Road (Oban) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 3) 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 A85 Tyndrum – Oban Trunk Road from its junction with Queens Park Place, Oban in a general northerly direction in George Street to its junction with Corran Esplanade then in a general northerly direction in Corran Esplanade and thereafter north easterly direction to Dunollie Road at its junction with the access to Corran Halls, a distance of 680 metres or thereby.
The Order, which is required to facilitate the holding of the Oban Pride Parade will be in operation from 31st August until 1st September 2024. It is anticipated that the restrictions will be place for a short period from 12:30 hours 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
An alternative route is not required.
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Compatibility Consideration and Narration of Statement of Compatibility
The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights.
“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 A85 Trunk Road (Oban) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 3) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The A85 Trunk Road (Oban) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 3) Order 2024
Disclaimer
This documentis a point in timeassessment of the likely effects of the A85 Trunk Road (Oban) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 3) Order 2024 on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.
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.
The proposal is an order with the title The A85 Trunk Road (Oban) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) (No. 3) Order 2024. This order allows part of the A85 trunk road to be closed for approximately one hour on the 31st of August 2024 (see the schedule of the order for the full description of the 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 when the type of traffic sign specified in the order is displayed. The closure of this part of the A85 is to facilitate the safety of participants and viewers of the Oban Pride Parade. The only exceptions are for emergency vehicles and vehicles involved in holding the Oban Pride Parade. The order will not prevent pedestrians or emergency vehicles from using that length of road at any time.
Start date of proposal’s development: 08/08/2024
Start date of CRWIA process: 08/08/2024
- 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 access to the following facilities will be impacted, however all local access routes will remain open and access for pedestrians will not be restricted at any time:
- St Johns Scottish Episcopal Cathedral,
- St Columbus Cathedral,
- Corran Esplanade Church,
- Congregational Church,
- Oban Youth Café,
- Rainbow Childcare Oban,
- 1st Argyll (Lorn) Scout Group,
- Oban High School Air Cadets and Sea Cadets
The closure is to maintain safety for the public parade. Access for all emergency services will be maintained at all times.
- 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
Mapping routes show that notwithstanding the closure, children and young people as well as their families, carers are representatives will continue to be able to access:
- St Johns Scottish Episcopal Cathedral,
- St Columbus Cathedral,
- Corran Esplanade Church,
- Congregational Church,
- Oban Youth Café,
- Rainbow Childcare Oban,
- 1st Argyll (Lorn) Scout Group,
- Oban High School Air Cadets and Sea Cadets
as local access routes remain open and pedestrians are still able to access all venues by foot.
- 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).
None.
- Analysis of Evidence (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26).
Since accessibility issues were identified during the mapping process, local access routes and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Alternative routes will not add any significant journey time. We are content that the rights and wellbeing of children and young people will not be impacted.
- What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment? (Guidance Section 3.2, page 26)
Not applicable.
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): No 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).
Not applicable
- 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: No
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
- 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 need to be reviewed on application of the next event.
- Sign off (Guidance Section 3.2, pages 31-32).
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Ian Woodcock 20/08/2024
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Hazel McDonald 28/8/24
Date CRWIA team first contacted: 20 August 2024