Purpose

To consider the comments received following the formal advertisement of a proposed 20-mph speed limit in Devizes, to include the following roads and to recommend an appropriate way forward.

A360 Long Street (Part)

A360 Northgate Street (Part)

A360 St Johns Street

A360 The Market Place

Bridewell Street

Castle Lane

Church Walk

Commercial Road

Couch Lane

Hare and Hound Street

High Street

New Park Road

Sedgefield Gardens

Snuff Street

Station Road (Part)

The Market Place (inc Service Road)

Victoria Road

Wine Street

Decision

I approve that:

(i)            The proposals be implemented as advertised.

(ii)            (ii) The objectors be advised accordingly.

This decision was published on 12 January 2024 and will come into force on 22 January 2024.

Reasons for the decision

The proposal is intended to improve road conditions by reducing the speed limit to 20-mph on these roads and is in line with national guidance.  Collectively, these changes should provide a positive impact on road safety.

The proposals will also be in accordance with the following commitments set out by Wiltshire Council’s Business Plan 2022-2032:

• Empowered People – ‘We are safe’, ‘We Stay Active’
• Resilient Society – ‘We ensure decisions are evidence based’
• Thriving Communities – ‘We have vibrant, well connected communities’
• Sustainable Environment – ‘We are on the path to carbon neutral’

Alternative options considered

To:

(i)             Implement the proposals as advertised.

(ii)            Abandon the proposals.