No Need for More Tippers in Western Traffic Area?
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" 11 AM not satisfied that there is a need for any more tipping vehicles in this area. I cannot grant this application, but in view of the fact that it is holiday time I am prepared to grant an adjournment. People supporting applications must appear here in person."
Mr. S. W. Nelson, the Western Licensing Authority, made these remarks at Bristol last week when various applications were made without supporting evidence. Some of the applicants wrote letters saying they were on holiday.
An exception to this ruling was made by the Authority in the case of a 54-yearold lorry driver who wanted to enter the haulage business on his own account.
The applicant was Mr. A. H. Smith, of Bristol, who wanted a licence for a 4-ton tipper to carry solid fuel within a radius of five miles, and building and quarried materials within a radius of 10 miles of operating centre. He produced four supporting letters.
There were six objectors, including Gilson Transport, Ltd., and C. and J. (Agencies), Ltd.
Mr. Gilson said Hobbs Quarries were one of his best customers. When Mr. Gilson said he also represented C. and J. (Agencies), Ltd.. the Authority told him: "C. and J., Ltd., operate 13 vehicles, all tippers. If they object they should be here to speak for themselves."
After a short talk in private between Mr. Gilson and Mr. Smith, it was announced that the applicant had agreed not to handle traffic from the Flax Bourton quarries of Hobbs Quarries. He also undertook not to undercut rates.
On these conditions the licence was granted and the L.A. wished him success in his enterprise.
More Glasgow One-way Streets
r_LASGOW'S chief constable and the city engineer have recommended an extension of the one-way traffic system in the centre of the city pending the disappearance of trams by October, 1962. They have also recommended in a report to the Highways Committee that the number of city centre streets used for public transport vehicles be reduced. Discussions are proposed with the Scottish Omnibuses Group, the Corporation Transport Department and the Scottish Traffic Commissioners.