Today I spoke at the County Council's Transport Decisions Committee in favour of the reduction in the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph at Mably Way. Readers of my blog will recall that we presented a petition of 1938 signatures to support this proposal back in October (see here).
The proposal has had to go out for public consultation which attracted 5 representations of support and 11 against. However, the Chairman decided to go with the officer's recommendation which was to implement the order as advertised in the press. This is an excellent result for local democracy where public opinion has ruled the day.
I hope the lower speed limit will be in effect during all these roadworks on the A338, as the traffic is going to be horrendous on Mably Way (and other roads of course) for the next 6 weeks. Still can't get over the stupidity of the council for starting work just as kids return to schools and traffic automatically will be increased on the roads :(
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the lower speed limit will not be implemented immediately as we await for the necessary funding. However, the roadworks have to be completed by October or the funding for this runs out. The money comes from a grant from government which has to be spent within a particular timescale.
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe - don't know what we'd do without you keeping us so well informed.
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