Decision details

HTW-22-19: B3107 Holt to Melksham - Proposed Speed Limit Changes

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Transport, Street Scene and Flooding

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the comments received following the pre advertisement consultation on proposed changes to the speed limits on the B3107 between Holt and Melksham and to seek approval to go to formal advertisement of the proposals.

 

Decision:

I approve that

 

(i)         The proposal be advertised as designed.

(ii)        The commentors be informed accordingly.

 

            This decision was published on 23 October 2019 and will come into force on 31 October 2019.

 

 

Reasons for the decision:

The proposed limit meets the criteria set by Wiltshire Council policy and the guidance given by the Department for Transport.  The alternatives suggested by the Parish and Town Councils do not do this.

 

Alternative options considered:

To:

 

(i)         Advertise the proposals as designed

 

(ii)        Advertise the proposals with amendment.

 

(iii)       Abandon the proposals.

 

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation has been undertaken with:

 

·         Broughton Gifford, Holt, and Melksham Without Parish Councils and Melksham Town Council together with the local Wiltshire Councillor, Mr Philip Alford.

 

This report considers the comments made in relation to the proposed speed limit changes.

Contact: David Thomas tel: 01225 713312 email:  dave.thomas@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Publication date: 15/10/2019

Date of decision: 23/10/2019

Effective from: 31/10/2019

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