Purpose

To report on the outcome of consultations regarding the implementation of a 30mph speed limit and traffic calming features (road humps) at Sheffield Road, Fence.

That the Service Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport exercises his delegated powers to approve, in principle, the proposals shown on drawing number 126/46/TT120, and authorises:

1.         That the proposals shown on drawing No 126/46/TT120 are implemented.

2.         The Director of Legal Services to make the Traffic Regulation Order

3.         Residents are informed of the decision.

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

Date of Decision:

17th August, 2026

Title:

Proposed implementation of 30mph speed limit including traffic calming (Road Humps) – Sheffield Road, Fence

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss, Service Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment.pdf, Page 21.

Decision:

That the Service Director of Planning, Regeneration & Transport exercises his delegated powers to approve in principle, and authorise:

1. Implementation of the proposals shown on drawing number 126/47/TT120, attached as Appendix 1.
2. The Director of Legal Services to make the Traffic Regulation Order
3. Residents to be informed of the decision.

Reasons for the Decision:

The reduction of the 40mph speed limit on Sheffield Road, Fence, including traffic calming measures (Road Humps), addresses the concerns raised about speeding traffic here. It delivers the most effective balance between safety, cost and deliverability. It best meets the objectives of the Local Neighbourhoods Road Safety programme.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Do nothing (Not recommended)

Under this option, no changes would be made to the existing speed limits or traffic management arrangements. This option is not recommended, as it would fail to address the road safety concerns raised by local ward members and would not align with the objectives of the Local Neighbourhoods Road Safety programme or the funding provided through SYMCA.

Implement a 30mph speed limit on Sheffield Road between Aston Way and the existing 30mph speed limit on Park Hill. (Not recommended)

Measured speeds show that extensive traffic calming measures would be required to ensure compliance with the Department for Transport’s guidance set out in Circular 01/2013, Setting Local Speed Limits: This would be outside the scope of the current LNRS funding available.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:

Proposed implementation of 30mph speed limit including traffic calming (Road Humps) – Sheffield Road, Fence

Appendix 1   Drawing Number 126/46/TT120

Appendix 2   Initial Equality Screening Assessment

Appendix 3   Part B Equality Analysis

Appendix 4   Climate Impact Assessment CIA

I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:

Implementation a 30mph speed limit including traffic calming (Road Humps) – Sheffield Road Fence 

I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.

Signed by the Decision Maker:

Dated:          17th August, 2026

Name:          Simon Moss                      

Job Title:     Service Director, Planning Regeneration and Transport