Grange Road - Moving Traffic Enforcement
We Asked
Residents were asked for their feedback on the proposal to extend existing Moving Traffic Enforcement powers in the Grange Road area of Birkenhead Town Centre, to include the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. The existing moving traffic restriction has been in place since 1978 and there are no proposed changes to it. This consultation focused specifically on the proposed method of enforcement to be undertaken.
You Said
Most participants (66%) supported the proposal to introduce ANPR camera technology to enforce moving traffic restrictions in the Grange Road Area of Birkenhead, on the grounds that it would improve safety, facilitate more robust enforcement and increase footfall to the area.
34% of participants objected to the scheme, citing that it is a waste of money, a money making exercise for the Council and that it raised concerns about privacy and surveillance.
We Did
The results of the consultation were presented to the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee on 10 March 2026. The Committee approved the recommendation(External link) to authorise the Director of Neighbourhood Services to proceed with the extension of Moving Traffic Enforcement Powers to the Grange Road area of Birkenhead Town Centre. This is because the proposed introduction of ANPR camera technology to the Grange Road area of Birkenhead Town Centre is an important step in managing compliance at this specific location and represents a cost-effective solution.
The concerns raised by those who responded to the formal consultation have been noted and considered, and the key themes and detailed responses to objections received to the proposals can be found here (download PDF)
