Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/023

Contact: Geoff Barrell, Developer Schemes Coordinator and 20 Limits Project Manager.

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM 16).

To consider proposed 20mph speed limits.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits, but with the amendments in Britwell Road as outlined in paragraphs 11 and 12.

The report presented responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Watlington, including Christmas Common.

The Cabinet Member address the consultation responses and invited officers to remark on some of the objections received.

Harmans Way would form part of Watlington Edge Road and was designed at 30mph to encourage used of the bypass for through traffic which made up a high percentage of the flow. The Chair welcomed proposals that would liberate historic market squares from through-traffic.

The Chair highlighted the concerns raised from the Local Councillor and local residents and welcomed their detailed responses. Officers reassured the meeting that any implemented proposals would be kept under review.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits, but with the amendments in Britwell Road as outlined in paragraphs 11 and 12 of the report.