Decision details

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of speed limit changes on the C19, C42 and C70 and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

            I approvethat:

(i)            The proposals be implemented as advertised (C19 and C70) and as amended (C42).

(ii)          The objectors be informed accordingly.

This decision was published on 6 November 2014 and will come into force on 14 November 2014.              

The proposals have been assessed and are in accordance with the guidance provided by the Department for Transport, Circular 01/13 ‘Setting Local Speed Limits’.

To:

(i)            Implement the review recommendations.

(ii)           Retain the existing speed restrictions and delete the proposal from the implementation programme.

(iii)          Amend the review recommendations in accordance with the comments made.

A review of a number of Wiltshire’s C and UC roads was undertaken in 2013/14 in accordance with the adopted methodology set out in Cabinet Member report ref: HT-027-11 and in accordance with Circular 01/13 and its supporting documents. Following discussion and agreement at the relevant Community Area Transport Groups, a number of the recommended changes have progressed to the formal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) advertisement stage.