Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/159

Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Engineer, 20mph speed limit project, geoff.barrell@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM8).

To consider the outcome of formal consultation to speed limit Traffic Regulation Order.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management is RECOMMENDED to approve the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Launton as advertised.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Launton as advertised.

The report presented the consultation responses to the proposed introduction of 20 mph speed limits and associated speed limit buffers in Launton.

The Chair used this opportunity to thank Tim Shickle who had been key to delivering the 20 mph speed limit policy.

The Chair remarked that in terms of the policy, it made sense to put a 20 mph speed limit in this location.

There had been 150 responses to the consultation and the Chair thanked all who had taken the trouble to respond.

The Chair requested that residents contact the Council if they felt that there were areas requiring further traffic calming measures.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Launton as advertised.