Decision details

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a proposed 40-mph speed limit extension in Bishop Cannings, to include the following road and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

• Extension of the 40mph Speed Limit on Horton Road

Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report.  If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue, please do so by 23 October 2024.

Alterations to the speed limit on Horton Road is proposed in response to concerns raised by the Devizes LHFIG on behalf of Bishops Cannings Parish Council and the local community. The assessment has been completed in accordance with the relevant Department for Transport Guidance and the proposals meet the expectation of this.

To:

(i)            Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)          Implement the proposals as advertised with amendments.

(iii)         To abandon the proposals.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Members through the statutory TRO consultation process 
• The elected Bishops Cannings Parish Council Members through the statutory TRO consultation process
• Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process 
• Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process

The proposed changes were subject to formal consultation ending on 18 March 2024. The advertisement plan can be seen in Appendix 1. During the consultation period a total of four items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposals. Of the items received, three expressed support or partial support for the Council’s proposals, also requesting additional measures and one expressed objection requesting additional measures be taken. A list of respondents can be found in Appendix 2.