Decision Maker: Transportation Advisory Group, Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 18, 2025

Purpose: Present Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation outputs for proposed 20mph speed limits in Boscombe and Pokesdown as part of Safer Roads Fund Programme. For decision.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet approved that the 20mph scheme is implemented as proposed.  Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holders: Climate Response, Environment and Energy Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations Reasons (a)          Feedback from the public consultation was fully considered. It is recommended that the scheme is delivered as proposed. (b)          The Department for Transport (DfT) awarded the council £1,890,00 to make safety improvements along the A35 corridor as per the Safer Roads Fund bid proposal for round 3 funding. (c)           The investment of the SRF funding is aligned with the Council’s Corporate Strategy and the Climate and Ecological Emergency Action Plan.