Decision details

HT-03-17 - Approved - Speed_Limit_Limpley_Stoke_20mph

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of speed limit changes associated with the request for a 20 mph speed limit in Limpley Stoke, and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

Decision:

            I approve that:

 

(i)         The proposals be implemented as advertised.

 

(ii)        The objectors be informed accordingly.

 

 

This decision was published on 10 March 2017 and will come into force on 20 March 2017

Reasons for the decision:

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’, and Wiltshire Council’s own adopted policy for 20 mph restrictions.

Alternative options considered:

To:

 

(i)            Implement the advertised changes.

 

(ii)          Abandon the proposals and retain the existing restriction.

 

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The proposal has been developed following prioritisation of this request by the Bradford on Avon Area Board.  The assessment report has been considered and supported by Monkton Farleigh Parish Council.

 

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

Publication date: 02/03/2017

Date of decision: 10/03/2017

Date comes into force if not called in: 18/03/2017

Call-in deadline date: 17/03/2017

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