Purpose

1.    To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO hereafter) proposing a 20mph speed limit for the parish of Shrewton and covering a small section of the parish of Orcheston.

2.    To recommend proceeding with the introduction of the TRO as advertised.

Decision

This decision was published on Monday 12 October 2026 and will come into force on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Reasons for the decision

1.    The Council’s proposals have been prioritised by Stonehenge LHFIG, are supported by Shrewton Parish Council and Orcheston Parish Council and have been endorsed by Stonehenge Area Board.  In addition, a high level of support has been indicated by the responses received following formal advertisement of the proposals.

2.    The proposals are in accordance with Priorities 2, 5 and 7 of the Council’s Business Plan; Our Wiltshire Plan 2025 to 2035: A community-centred approach.

Alternative options considered

1.    To:

(i)    Implement the proposed TRO as advertised.

(ii)   Amend the proposed TRO in consideration of the comments received

(iii)Abandon the proposals.