Bradford Council voted tonight to ban heavy goods vehicles from a residential street in Queensbury following years of protest by residents.

People in Roper Lane have complained of the lorries' effect on their well-being.

The decision was given added impetus by a spillage of animal remains from a lorry en route to Omega Proteins. The spillage resulted in several accidents and meant the road had to be closed for several hours. One resident slipped in the offal and suffered concussion. Residents argued that this was just the latest in a string of similar incidents.

Sandersons and Associates, who acted for Omega Proteins, were the sole objectors to the proposed ban.

The plan was to divert traffic, potentially along Great Horton Road, Beckside Road, Cemetery Road and Thornton Road.

The firm had said this was a much longer route and would increase carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption as well as add to its costs.

It also argued, by means of video footage, that the proposed new route was more difficult for drivers and might lead to increased accidents.

Omega said that, in an ideal world, there would be no spillages but said the firm's record had improved greatly in the last two years.

When put to the vote, the proposal that all HGV transport be restricted was passed, with one abstention.