Issue - meetings

Forward Plan Ref: 2023/192

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

Report by Corporate Director Environment & Place (CMDTM8).

To determine what speed limit changes should be made following consideration of public consultation responses.

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

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management DEFERRED the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Tiddington as advertised.

The report presented responses to a statutory consultation on the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limits in Tiddington.

Councillor Tim Bearder addressed the meeting and spoke in favour of the proposal but would like the 20mph speed limit extended to include the A418. This mirrored the views of the Parish Council.

The Chair asked officers to elaborate on their comments in the report regarding the Parish Councils request to reduce the speed limit on the A40 through Milton Common. Officers informed the Chair that there may be a case to reduce the speed limit, but any proposal would have to re-consulted on.

Officers explained to the Chair that the bus companies would most likely object to a proposed 20mph speed limit on the A418.  Houses were mainly set back from the road and it was a major arterial, strategic road. Officers said they would recommend that the speed limit stayed at 30mph as recommended in the report.

The Chair discussed with officers deferring the current proposal and re-consulting to include the reduction of speed limits on the A418 and possibly the A40 through Milton Common. Officers pointed out that deferring could save on signing costs if the speed limits were extended.

The Cabinet Member for Transport Management DEFERRED the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Tiddington as advertised.