Decision details

To consider the comments received following the review of speed limits on a number of C  class roads and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

DECISION MADE

            I approvethat:

(i)            The proposals be implemented as amended.

(ii)          The objectors be informed accordingly.

                This decision was published on 23 July 2014 and will come into force on 31 July 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.

The initial results of the review were disseminated to the relevant Town and Parish Councils who were invited to make comment on the recommendations and were given the opportunity to put forward their case, should they wish to see a different result from that proposed by the review.  Following the initial consultation period, a number of the affected Town and Parish Councils, as well as Wiltshire Councillors, commented on the proposals.