Purpose

To note the applications received for 20mph
limits and 20mph zones and to consider and approve the programme of
schemes to be progressed in 2023/24.

Content

1.         That
seven applications (as set out in Annex B to the report) be
progressed (subject to statutory consultation) as part of the
2023/24 programme, to be funded from:

(a)        the 20mph
Limit capital budget of £100,000; and

(b)       top-up funding from
the Traffic Management and Road Safety budget of £650,000
(for schemes involving traffic management measures).

2.         That six
applications (as set out in Annex B to the report) be deferred due
to delivery timescale issues in the 2024/25 financial year and that
remaining funding from the 2023/24 budget be carried forward to
implement these schemes (subject to statutory consultation) early
next financial year.

3.         That the
Council undertake a statutory consultation for the proposal to make
a Traffic Regulation Order (Speed Restriction Order) under section
84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the thirteen
recommended 20mph speed restrictions.

4.         That the
Council undertake a statutory notification for the proposal to
install the additional traffic calming features in Fishermead and
High Street, Haversham, under section 90A of the Highways Act
1980.

5.         That,
subject to the outcome of statutory consultation:

(a)        the Head of
Legal Services be authorised to seal the proposed Traffic
Regulation Order; and

(b)       the thirteen 20mph
speed restrictions be implemented.