To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a proposed 20-mph speed limit in Trowbridge, covering three distinct areas of the town and to recommend an appropriate way forward. These areas are as follows:
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/10/2024
Decision due: 18 Oct 2024 by Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding
Lead member: Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding Nick.Holder@wiltshire.gov.uk
Department: Highways & Transport
Contact: Jamie Mundy - Email: jamie.mundy@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation has been undertaken with:
The draft Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) were consulted upon from 4 August to 4 September 2023. This is beyond the normal period to allow an additional week due to the school summer holiday period.
During the advertisement period a total of 20 items of correspondence were received in response to the proposals contained within the advertised TRO. Of the 20 items of correspondence received, 4 expressed support for the Council’s proposals and 16 objected to the proposals in their current form.
A plan of the proposals can be found in Appendix 1. A list of respondents can be found in Appendix 2. Details of correspondence together with the officer responses to the comments can be found in Appendix 3.