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This report considers the outcome of the statutory public consultation for the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) which is required to implement the proposed 20mph Winton / Moordown Neighbourhood as consulted upon in Spring 2025.

The aim is to improve safety for all road users by reducing the number of collisions within the proposed area thereby creating a safer environment, the proposal should also encourage more sustainable travel.   

The report recommends full consideration of the consultation outputs and recommends implementation of the advertised speed limit changes. 

RESOLVED that the scheme (as per Appendix 1) is implemented as advertised.

Voting: Nem. Con. (1 abstention)

Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

Reason

Feedback from the public consultation has been fully considered. It is recommended that the scheme is delivered as proposed.

The recommended scheme shall:

·       improve safety for all road users, especially children, senior citizens, pedestrians and cyclists.

·       reduce the number of personal and seriously injured collisions

·       reduce congestion and emissions

·       Support improved air quality and the public realm

The meeting adjourned at 12.10 pm

The meeting reconvened at 12.25 pm

The Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'L' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the report considered the outcome of the statutory public consultation for the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) which was required to implement the proposed 20mph Winton / Moordown Neighbourhood as consulted upon in Spring 2025.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the aim was to improve safety for all road users by reducing the number of collisions within the proposed area thereby creating a safer environment, the proposal should also encourage more sustainable travel.   

Cabinet was advised that the report recommended full consideration of the consultation outputs and recommended implementation of the advertised speed limit changes. 

In presenting the report the Portfolio Holder advised that the report had been considered at the meeting of the Transportation Advisory Group held on 25 February 2026 where the group had supported the recommendations as set out.

Councillor Chris Rigby addressed the Cabinet as Ward Member highlighting how well the initial consultation was carried out and seeking confirmation of the go live date.

Councillor Sharon Carr-Brown addressed the Cabinet as a Ward Member of an adjacent ward advising that she was keen to see the results of this and seeking confirmation as to when other areas may be consulted.

Councillor George Farquhar addressed the Cabinet welcoming the scheme but highlighting local examples with regards to the road surface being damaged when there is a change to traffic momentum.

Cabinet members largely spoke in support of the report emphasising the good and robust consultation which had been carried out and stressing the importance of not displacing the issue.

Councillor Kieron Wilson advised that whilst he supported the principle he would be abstaining from voting as he felt the scheme did slightly cross over into more major roads which he had advised residents the scheme wouldn’t do.

In summing up the Portfolio Holder advised that it was hoped that implementation would take place from early summer.

RESOLVED that the scheme (as per Appendix 1) is implemented as advertised.

Voting: Nem. Con. (1 abstention)

Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations

Reason

Feedback from the public consultation has been fully considered. It is recommended that the scheme is delivered as proposed.

The recommended scheme shall:

·       improve safety for all road users, especially children, senior citizens, pedestrians and cyclists.

·       reduce the number of personal and seriously injured collisions

·       reduce congestion and emissions

·       Support improved air quality and the public realm

The meeting adjourned at 12.10 pm

The meeting reconvened at 12.25 pm

This report considers the outcome of the statutory public consultation for the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) which is required to implement the proposed 20mph Winton / Moordown Neighbourhood as consulted upon in Spring 2025.

The aim is to improve safety for all road users by reducing the number of collisions within the proposed area thereby creating a safer environment, the proposal should also encourage more sustainable travel.   

The report recommends full consideration of the consultation outputs and recommends implementation of the advertised speed limit changes. 

The Head of Transport and Sustainable Travel introduced the Transport Network Manager to present a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘A’ to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The report considered the outcome of the statutory public consultation for the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) which was required to implement the proposed 20mph Winton/Moordown Neighbourhood as consulted upon in Spring and Autumn 2025.

The aim was to improve safety for all road users by reducing the number of collisions within the proposed area thereby creating a safer environment, the proposal should also encourage more sustainable travel.   

The report recommends full consideration of the consultation outputs and recommends implementation of the advertised speed limit changes. 

The Group considered the Report, including:

• Members discussed concerns about objections to 20mph zones and noted claims of increased pollution were unfounded.
• In response to concerns raised regarding enforcement and the potential use of speed?indicator devices (SIDs), Officers confirmed legal signage requirements and that SIDs were not currently included due to cost.
• Members supported future consideration of SIDs, prioritising longer road sections.
• Strong support was expressed for the expansion of 20mph schemes across further areas.
• Members welcomed use of randomised surveys and requested clearer terminology and contextual data be used in future reports.
• Officers confirmed the scheme was part of a wider pilot programme.
• The Group was advised that implementation was expected within 3–6 months after legal sealing.

RESOLVED that the Transportation Advisory Group (TAG) recommends to Cabinet that the scheme (as per Appendix 1) be implemented as advertised.

Voting: Nem. Con.

With agreement of the Group, Agenda Item 10 was considered next.