HSSF-27-26_ Proposed 50mph speed limit - Caen Hill, Devizes
July 23, 2026 Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding (Cabinet member) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the proposals for a 50mph speed limit on the A361 at Caen Hill, Devizes, on 23 July 2026. Objectors will be advised accordingly. The decision implements the proposals as advertised, which include road safety improvements.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO hereafter) proposing the introduction of50mph speed limit on the A361 at Caen Hill, Devizes and recommend a way forward.
Decision
I approve that:
(i) The proposals be implemented as advertised.
(ii) The objectors be advised accordingly
This decision was published on 23 July 2026 and will come into force on 31 July 2026.
Reasons for the decision
The Council’s proposals have a good level of support and combined with road safety improvements will positively contribute to collision reduction at this location.
The proposals are in accordance with Priorities 2, 5 and 7 of the Council’s Business Plan.
Alternative options considered
To:
(i) Implement the proposed TRO as advertised.
(ii) Amend the proposed TRO in consideration of the comments received
(iii)Abandon the proposals.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |