Decision details

Introduction of a 20mph speed limit – Church Road and North Road, Ascot

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Transport

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Church Road & North Road, Ascot

Decision:

       i)          That the formal objections received during the statutory consultation process and the corresponding Officer comments are noted;

 

      ii)          That the position with regard to local ward Members comments received during the informal consultation process is noted;

 

    iii)          That the Borough Solicitor be authorised to bring the Church Road & North Road – 20mph speed limit Order into effect.

Reasons for the decision:

Speed surveys have shown the appropriate speed limit in Church Road and North Road is 20mph. In addition, the installation of a new 20mph speed limit in the roads will encourage lower vehicle speeds and discourage their use as a short-cut.

 

 

Alternative options considered:

To not install the 20mph speed limit would be unlikely to result in a decrease in road safety however the issue of short-cutting traffic would remain and the change in speed limit is supported by the majority of residents and therefore not progressing with the proposals would likely be very unpopular.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Wards Affected: Ascot;

Financial Impact: Within existing budget

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Letter
Public Notice

Consultees

Local Members, Town & Parish Councils, Emergency
Services, Local Bus Operators, Freight Transport Assoc. & Road Haulage Assoc.

Contact: Nick Rose, Highway Engineering Manager Email: nick.rose@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351169.

Publication date: 14/09/2020

Date of decision: 14/09/2020

Effective from: 22/09/2020

Accompanying Documents:

 

Contact Information

Democratic services

Email: committee@bracknell-forest.gov.uk