Roadworks
With convenience stores dependence on footfall and passing trade road works can cause considerable damage to the profit margins of a business. The problem may be that your usual parking access is restricted, work on pavements prevents access or a primary access road to your community is restricted for a considerable time.
Click below to read the advice guides:
Roadworks Summary
Communications:
- All enquiries regarding roadworks on local roads should be through your local councils planning or environment department.
- Information on Trunk roads and Motorways should be sought from the Highways agency.
Information:
- Notice of roadworks directly affecting your business should come directly to you via the post.
- Notice of roadworks in your area will be displayed on the local authority website, local media and advanced warnings signs on the road.
- The Electronic Government Information Network provides information on road works in certain county councils. You can see if your council is included here: http://www.elgin.gov.uk/ .
Compensation:
- Collect as much evidence as possible to support any future case.
- Contact your local authority for details the forms to submit a claim to your local valuations office.
- Contact utility companies about compensation procedure and their roadworks permit.
Parking Summary
Communications:
- For parking enforcement, i.e. penalty notices, you should contact the parking team.
- Implementations of any new traffic restrictions or changes to current ones are handled by the Traffic Management Team.
Information:
- Local authorities will contact you directly if any parking restrictions will affect your store.
- Look out for Traffic Regulation Orders in the local press and on your local authority website. Members of the public must be consulted.
- Drop curbs will be dealt with by your local authorities traffic management and planning departments.
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