Decision

Approval for the:
i) introduction of a 20mph speed limit as advertised and shown in
the Plan contained in Appendix A of the report and;
ii) the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services)
be authorised to seal the relevant Traffic Regulation Order by the
Corporate Director, Environment and Environment Executive Member
for access considering the objections received and that the
objectors are notified within 14 days of the order being
made.

Reasons for the decision

Main Street and Water Lane, at the location
shown in Appendix A has high level of pedestrian activity and the
high volumes of vulnerable road users at school start and finish
times, the reduction in the speed limit will ensure greater safety
for pedestrians, in particular children. The Department for
Transport’s “Setting Local Speed Limits” guidance
highlights the importance of traffic authorities’ to keep
their speed limits under review with changing circumstances; and
consider the introduction of more 20mph speed limits and zones in
built-up urban areas and village streets. This allows the Council
to comply with its duty under Section 122(1) of the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984 to exercise their functions as road traffic
authority so as to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe
movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians) and
for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising and
preserves/ improves the amenities of the area through which the
road runs, as set out in the Statement of Reasons, for proposing to
make the Order.

Alternative options considered

None - the proposal is the most appropriate
option that meets the Department for Transport’s
“Setting Local Speed Limits”.