Decision details

To consider comments received to the advertised proposals to introduce a 20 mph speed limit at Kenilworth Gardens, Melksham and to recommend implementation as advertised.

I approve that:

(i)       The 20 mph limit at Kenilworth Gardens and a number of other adjoining roads be implemented as advertised.

(ii)      The objector be informed accordingly.

This decision was published on 12 July 2016 and will come into force on 20 July 2016.

The proposals have been assessed and developed in accordance with the guidance provided by the Department for Transport and the adopted Wiltshire policy on 20 mph speed restrictions.

To:

(i)         Implement the advertised changes.

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

Melksham Town Council and the local member were consulted throughout the development of the proposals through the Community Area Transport Group meetings.  Members of the public and the Emergency Services have been consulted through the statutory Traffic Regulation Order process.