Decision details
HTW-43-18: Wiltshire Council, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, The county of Wiltshire (Various Roads, Royal Wootton Bassett), (20 mph Speed Limit Zone) Order 2018
PDF 184 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider the five representations in relation to the proposal to introduce a 20 mph speed limit on the Brynard’s Hill estate in Royal Wootton Bassett in order to address residents’ concerns about speeding traffic.
Decision:
I approve that the proposals be implemented as advertised.
This decision was published on 19/11/18 and will come into force on 27/11/18.
Reasons for the decision:
The introduction of the 20 mph speed limit zone will ensure that vehicles are travelling at a speed suitable for the residential environment and the geometry of the road layout.
Alternative options considered:
To:
(i) Implement the proposals as advertised.
(ii) Not implement the proposals.
(iii) Implement the proposals with amendments.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultations have been undertaken with the Fire Service, Police and Ambulance Service and also with the relevant bus companies, the Town Council and the Local Members. Advertisements have been posted in the local press and notices were posted in prominent positions at all the sites (see Appendix 1).
Contact: Hannah Jones, tel: 01225 713315 email: hannah.jones@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 09/11/2018
Date of decision: 19/11/2018
Date comes into force if not called in: 27/11/2018
Call-in deadline date: 26/11/2018
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