TEE&E O&S and Stakeholder Comments

TEE&E O&S Committee	Comments	Response
Chair	Shares concerns over legal delays	Noted. Options for addressing are picked up in the report.
	Fixed cameras – timescale and costings? Scrutiny would like to see the report	Noted.
	Parish Councils can be detached from the community, how do we come up with a robust methodology including all of the community?	Parish and Town Councils are key to understanding community views and are essential to the speed limit reviews.
Cllr Gostlow	Collision data - reliability – use of near misses?	Near misses not recorded.
	High footfall areas should be prioritised - wants to see something proactive.	Agree, this is covered in the July 2023 Executive Report, upon which the Strategy is based.
	Pleased to sense of Place	Noted.
	Concerned about reliance on collision data.	The Strategy is clear that collision data is not the sole criteria.
	Concerned no default 20mph	Not supported, as per July 2023 report to Executive, link in Section 2.1 of 28 November 2025 report.
Cllr Mason	Comms with communities important	Agree, set out in Strategy.
	Work through a prioritised programme	Timescales will become clearer as the reviews develop and are undertaken.
	Weighting assessments?	These have been used, as appropriate.
	Wants to see reference to Quiet Lanes	Agree, review of Quiet Lanes Protocol to be undertaken in light of Speed Management Strategy.
Cllr Ireton	What is a reasonable timeframe for dealing with TROs? Concerns member locality money will be lost if TROs not progressed in 12 months.	The report includes options for reducing the burden on Legal Services, in order to seek to ensure no undue delays.
Cllr Davis	Welcomes the approach, 20's Plenty was toxic, need fixed cameras on A roads, would make a big difference, with possible additional enforcement, signage needs to be correct, hedges not being trimmed back leading to poor sightlines.	Noted. Any specific visibility issues should be picked up and addressed.
Cllr Paraskos	Concerns about dangerous speeding cyclists	Noted.
Cllr Watson	Welcomes the approach, heading in the right direction	Noted.

External Stakeholder Comments

Organisation	Comment	NYC Response
North Yorkshire Police	Our only comment would be in relation to NYP support. It should be clear that this does not infer any commitment around enforcement methods, frequency, or viability at the location.	Noted, this has been made clearer in the SMS.
National Highways	Great to see a countywide, planned process for speed limit assessment and review. This will help with public understanding and compliance.	Noted.
	The strategy rightly focuses on the safety of cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders, particularly in rural areas	Noted.
	Integration with the Local Transport Plan, Climate Change Strategy, and Public Health priorities is great to see, as is reference to supporting active travel and carbon reduction	Noted.
	The integration of speed limit reviews with wider road safety initiatives (education, engineering, and enforcement) is essential for achieving long-term behavioral change	Noted.
	Does the strategy need clearer monitoring of the outcomes of speed limit changes	Agree, section added into Strategy.
	The strategy covers local member and community support but as we’ve seen recently on the A64 (safety camera trial), does it need to consider conflicting views between residents and enforcement agencies and how this will be managed?	Effective engagement is key and the reviews should not require any additional enforcement activity.
	There is no specific mention of National Highways in the document – not sure there needs to be though?	Agree.
Y&NY Mayoral Combined Authority	Clear Purpose and Scope The strategy clearly defines its aim: to create a consistent, evidence-led framework for speed limit reviews across North Yorkshire. This is well-articulated and aligns with broader safety and policy goals	Noted.
	Policy Integration It effectively ties into national guidance (DfT Circular 01/2013), local transport plans, climate strategy, and public health priorities. This alignment strengthens its legitimacy and potential for cross-sector support.	Noted.
	Community and Stakeholder Engagement Emphasis on empowering local communities and involving elected representatives is welcomed to enhance buy-in and responsiveness	Noted.
	Data-Driven Approach The use of collision rates per capita and per km for prioritisation is a strong methodological choice, ensuring decisions are based on risk and need	Noted.
	Recognition of Rural and Protected Landscapes The tailored approach for National Parks and National Landscapes shows sensitivity to local context and vulnerable road users, especially cyclists and pedestrians	Noted.
	Monitoring and Evaluation Would be good to see a clear framework for evaluating the success of the strategy over time. Consider adding KPIs (e.g., reduction in collisions, community satisfaction, compliance rates).	Agree, section added into Strategy.
	Timeline for Implementation A phased and prioritised timeline as indicated in the draft strategy will be an important addition and would clarify delivery expectations.	This will develop as the reviews are undertaken and durations become clearer.