Decision details

Approval for the:
i) introduction of a 20mph speed limit as advertised and shown in the Plan contained in Appendix A of the report and;
ii) the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services) be authorised to seal the relevant Traffic Regulation Order by the Corporate Director, Environment and Environment Executive Member for access considering the objections received and that the objectors are notified within 14 days of the order being made.

Main Street and Water Lane, at the location shown in Appendix A has high level of pedestrian activity and the high volumes of vulnerable road users at school start and finish times, the reduction in the speed limit will ensure greater safety for pedestrians, in particular children. The Department for Transport’s “Setting Local Speed Limits” guidance highlights the importance of traffic authorities’ to keep their speed limits under review with changing circumstances; and consider the introduction of more 20mph speed limits and zones in built-up urban areas and village streets. This allows the Council to comply with its duty under Section 122(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to exercise their functions as road traffic authority so as to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians) and for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising and preserves/ improves the amenities of the area through which the road runs, as set out in the Statement of Reasons, for proposing to make the Order.

None - the proposal is the most appropriate option that meets the Department for Transport’s “Setting Local Speed Limits”.