Decision details

To consider representations made to the advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in relation to a proposed 20mph speed limit along Frogmore Road, Slag Lane, Hawkeridge Road, Westbury, and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report (usual cabinet report template). If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue, please do so by 6 April 2025.

To improve road safety and promote active travel for pedestrians using Frogmore Road, Slag Lane, Hawkeridge Road in Westbury, following concerns raised by the local community to Westbury Town Council and LHFIG.

The proposal has the support of the locally elected member, Westbury Local Highway Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG) and Area Board.

Westbury Town Council Highways, Planning and Development committee meeting on Monday 21^st October 2024, the councillors noted and considered the proposed 20mph Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Frogmore Road, Hawkeridge Road and Slag Lane. The Councillors agreed they had no response or comments to provide.

To:

(i)             Implement the proposal as advertised.

(ii)            Implement the proposal as advertised with amendments.

(iii)           Abandon the proposal.

Consultation has been undertaken with:

• The elected Wiltshire Council Member through the statutory TRO consultation process.
• The elected Westbury Town Council through the statutory TRO consultation process
• Members of the Westbury Local Highways & Footways Improvement Group (LHFIG)
• Emergency services through the statutory TRO consultation process
• Members of the public through the statutory TRO consultation process

The proposed TRO was subject to formal consultation between 27^th September 2024 and 21^st October 2024. During the consultation period a total of four items of correspondence were received in response to the Council’s proposal. Three of the four comments received have been considered as objections.

The proposal has been developed following prioritisation by the Westbury Local Highways & Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG) and endorsement by Westbury Area Board.