Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Campuses, Area Boards and Broadband
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To consider the points of objection received following the advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) associated with the permanent 20 mph speed limit in Westwood.
That:
(i) The proposal for the 20 mph speed restriction be implemented as advertised.
(ii) The objector be informed accordingly.
Following the expiry of the Westwood 20 mph limit experimental order, a decision is required on whether or not to make the restriction permanent or reinstate the previous 30 mph limit.
To:
(i) Implement the proposals as advertised.
(ii) Remove the experimental 20 mph restriction and reinstate the previous 30 mph speed speed limit.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
As part of the formal statutory process, copies of the proposals were distributed to Wiltshire Police, the locally elected Wiltshire Council Member and Westwood Parish Council.
The formal advertisement of the Traffic Regulation Order for Westwood took place between 16 August and 9 September 2013. The advertisement took the form of press notices, together with site notices, displayed at regular locations within the area of the proposal restriction. On conclusion of the advertisement period a single letter of objection was received along with nine letters of support.
Contact: Martin Rose 01225 713476 email: martin.rose@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 23/10/2013
Date of decision: 23/10/2013
Effective from: 01/11/2013
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