Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 8.1.1 A report was presented to the committee detailing the consultation response to proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit in Earl Marshal and Bradway, the receipt of objections to the Speed Limit Orders and setting out the Council’s response.     8.1.2 The presenting officer made a statement regarding the Earl Marshal scheme following discussions at the pre-meeting. It was agreed that there would not be any exceptions to the scheme as advertised, therefore the references in paragraph 11.2 of the report should read as follows, ‘having considered the response from the public and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph scheme in Earl Marshal be implemented as advertised, as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are considered to outweigh the concerns raised.’     8.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee approves that the Earl Marshal and Bradway 20mph Speed Limit Orders be made as well as the subsequent Queen Victoria Road SLO, as advertised, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Objectors will then be informed of the decision by the Council’s Traffic Regulations team and the order implemented on street subject to no road safety issues being identified through a Road Safety Audit (RSA) at the detailed design stage.     8.3 Reasons for Decision     8.3.1 The adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas. Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the fear of collisions, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment. This will also contribute to the Council’s vision zero policy.     8.3.2 Having considered the response from the public and other consultees it is recommended that the 20mph speed limit in Earl Marshal be implemented as, on balance, the benefits of the scheme in terms of safety and sustainability are considered to outweigh the concerns raised. It is recommended that only Part of Petre Street, from its junction with Petre Drive to Carlisle Street East. as shown in appendix C be included in the scheme.     8.3.3 It is also recommended that the 20mph speed limit in Bradway, including the whole length of Queen Victoria Road be implemented for the same reasons as above.     8.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     8.4.1 Alternative Option 1: Retention of existing speed limit in the area (do nothing) This would be contrary to the delivery of the Sheffield 20mph speed limit strategy and would be detrimental to the Council’s active travel ambition and vision of safer streets in the city     8.4.2 Alternative Option 2: Reduce scope of scheme to just outside schools This is contrary to the council’s 20mph speed limit strategy that commits to installing 20mph speed limits on all suitable residential roads and would relatively reduce the benefits.