HSSF-15-26: Wiltshire Council Speed Limit Policy

June 10, 2026 Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding (Cabinet member) In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene, and Flooding approved the adoption of the Wiltshire Council Speed Limit Policy 2026 on 10 June 2026. This policy ensures a consistent and transparent approach to setting speed limits across Wiltshire's highway network. The decision will come into force on 18 June 2026.

Full council record

Purpose

Toconsider the adoption of an overarching speed limit policy to ensure a consistent and transparent approach to speed limit setting across Wiltshire’s highway network.  

Decision

I approve to:

Adopt the Speed Limit Policy 2026.

This decision was published on 10 June 2026 and will come into force on 18 June 2026.

Reasons for the decision

The enclosed Speed Limit Policy 2026 is to be adopted to ensure the setting of speed limits across Wiltshire is consistent, adhering to best practice and Department for Transport guidance whilst allowing input from our residents.

Alternative options considered

Options – To:

  1. Adopt the Speed Limit Policy 2026.
  1. Not to adopt the Speed Limit Policy 2026.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1c Speed Limit Review Report Template.pdf
Appendix 1e 20mph speed restriction FAQ.pdf
Appendix 1 Speed Limit Policy January 2026.pdf
HSSF-15-26 Speed Limit Policy 2026 Report.pdf
Appendix 2 Additional Comments and Officer Response.pdf
Appendix 1b SLA Request Form 2026.pdf
Appendix 1a Highways-improvement-form 2024.pdf
Appendix 1d Appeal Proforma.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date10 Jun 2026
Effective from18 Jun 2026
Subject to call-inYes