Dear Mrs. Brocklehurst, Re: Regulation 28 Report Dryden Street, Bradford I write in response to your Regulation 28 Report dated 6 March 2025 concerning the tragic collision on Dryden Street, Bradford, on 30 July 2022, in which Mr. Mohammed Azad Khan and Mr. Arsalan Khalid Baig sadly lost their lives. On behalf of Bradford Council, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and all those affected.

We have carefully considered the matters of concern you raised regarding street lighting and warning signage at the location where Dryden Street turns sharply onto Buck Street.

I can confirm that following the incident:

 A new street lighting column was installed at the corner of Dryden Street and Buck Street, directly facing approaching traffic, to improve illumination.

 A TSRGD 515.1 chevron sign was installed on the above lighting column to highlight the 90-degree alignment of the road.

 A TSRGD 512 “Left Bend Ahead” warning sign was installed on the left-hand side of Dryden Street.

It should be noted that TSRGD 512 and 515.1 signs are generally reserved for higher- speed environments, where the prevalence of bends presents a demonstrable collision risk. National guidance, through TSRGD and the Traffic Signs Manual, cautions against unnecessary proliferation of such signs in 30 mph urban settings to avoid street clutter and the risk of driver desensitisation at locations where warning signs are most critical.

In this case, the collision occurred on a 30mph industrial estate road. Evidence presented by West Yorkshire Police indicated that the driver was travelling at approximately twice the legal limit and was under the influence of intoxicating substances. It is therefore uncertain

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-2- 18 November, 2025 that additional measures would have materially altered the outcome. Nevertheless, considering the unusual circumstances and in response to the concerns raised in the report, the Council has installed both the TSRGD 512 and 515.1 signs.

I trust this response demonstrates that Bradford Council has acted responsibly and proportionately in addressing the Regulation 28 Report, while remaining consistent with national traffic signing guidance and apologise for the delay in providing this response.

In view of the above I would like to request that the requirement for council officers to attend a court appearance on 8 December 2025 be waived. Please accept my apologies for the delay in providing this response.