Decision details

Benson: Proposed 20mph and 50mph Speed Limits

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Decision required on proposed 20mph speed limit.

 

Decision:

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management AGREED to approve the following proposals as advertised:

 

a)    New 20mph speed limit throughout Benson, replacing the majority of the existing 30mph speed limit, and

b)    a new 50mph speed limit will on the westerly unnamed road to Rokemarsh, from its junction with the B4009 The Sands northwards for a distance of 195 metres.

Reasons for the decision:

The proposals would help encourage walking and cycling within Benson by making them safer and more attractive.

Alternative options considered:

As per report.

Report author: Geoff Barrell

Publication date: 23/03/2023

Date of decision: 23/03/2023

Decided at meeting: 23/03/2023 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management

Effective from: 31/03/2023

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