Issue - meetings

To consider the representations received following the advertisement of the Traffic Order and to approve the making and sealing of the Order.

The proposals will enable the implementation of a new and reduced speed limits at the following locations:

1. Burley Road, Winkton – 40mph proposal.

2. A337 Lymington Road and Ringwood Road, Highcliffe and Walkford – Revocation of the existing 40mph speed limit to enable this section to become 30mph by way of existing street lighting.

RESOLVED that: -

Cabinet approve the Traffic Orders as advertised, to enable the order to be made, sealed and to implement the speed limits which are outlined in this report and appendices.

1.    Burley Road, Winkton – 40mph as advertised.

2.    A337 Lymington Road and Ringwood Road, Highcliffe and Walkford – Revocation of the existing 40mph speed limit as advertised to enable this section to become 30mph by way of existing street lighting.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Dynamic Places

Reason

The proposed speed limit changes have strong community support and were well received in the consultation process. They meet the needs of the Department for Transport ‘Setting Local Speed Limits’ advice for local authorities to consider the needs of communities locally.

All road users will benefit from an increased level of road safety resulting from the reduction in speed limit. Lower traffic speeds are expected to make people feel safer when walking and cycling thereby encouraging people to do so.

The Portfolio Holder for Climate Response, Environment and Energy presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'N' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was requested to consider the representations received following the advertisement of the Traffic Order and to approve the making and sealing of the Order.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the proposals will enable the implementation of a new and reduced speed limits at the following locations:

1.       Burley Road, Winkton – 40mph proposal.

2.       A337 Lymington Road and Ringwood Road, Highcliffe and Walkford – Revocation of the existing 40mph speed limit to enable this section to become 30mph by way of existing street lighting.

RESOLVED that: -

Cabinet approve the Traffic Orders as advertised, to enable the order to be made, sealed and to implement the speed limits which are outlined in this report and appendices.

(a)          Burley Road, Winkton – 40mph as advertised.

(b)           A337 Lymington Road and Ringwood Road, Highcliffe and Walkford – Revocation of the existing 40mph speed limit as advertised to enable this section to become 30mph by way of existing street lighting.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

The proposed speed limit changes have strong community support and were well received in the consultation process. They meet the needs of the Department for Transport ‘Setting Local Speed Limits’ advice for local authorities to consider the needs of communities locally.

All road users will benefit from an increased level of road safety resulting from the reduction in speed limit. Lower traffic speeds are expected to make people feel safer when walking and cycling thereby encouraging people to do so.