Hermitage and Cold Ash 20 mph Speed Limit

August 14, 2026 Individual Executive Member Decisions (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website
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Decision

Individual Decision No:

ID4822

Portfolio Member:

Councillor Stuart Gourley, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Highways

Resolved that the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Highways approves the following actions:

·       The 20mph proposal for Ashmore Green is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 20mph proposal for Hermitage is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 20mph proposal for Cold Ash is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 20mph proposal for Bucklebury, Upper Bucklebury and Chapel Row is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 30mph and 40mph proposals in some of the settlements is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       Requests for individual speed limit changes to roads within Thatcham are encouraged and supported through the Local Ward members/Town Council.

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 21 August 2026, then it will be implemented.

Supporting Documents

2. Appendix C Bucklebury_V5.pdf
2. ID 4822 HCA 20mph.pdf
2. Appendix C Chapel_Row_V4.pdf
2. Appendix C Cold_Ash_V6.pdf
2. ID 4822 HCA 20mph Appendix D.pdf
2. Appendix C Hermitage_V4.pdf
2. Appendix C Upper_Bucklebury_V4.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Aug 2026
Effective from22 Aug 2026
Subject to call-inYes