Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2022/148

Contact: Geoff Barrell, Principal Officer – 20mph programme implementation, 07392 318869

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDHM13)

This report presents responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Merton.

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

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

The Cabinet Member received a report presenting responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Merton.

Councillor Andrew Gant invited the speaker to address the meeting.

Councillor Gant responded that it was not a requirement for the Parish Council or Local Member to respond to such a consultation.  For an initial application it was required that the Parish Council and Local Member support the application.  Officers agreed to include that information in future reports.

DECISION

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