Motoring & Transport, Wimborne | Posted on November 7th, 2024 | return to news
Have your say on 20mph scheme for Wimborne
People have until 15 November to comment on the proposal to implement a 20mph scheme for Allenview Road and Burt’s Hill.
Wimborne residents have until 15 November to comment on a new 20mph scheme for Allenview Road and Burt’s Hill.
Dorset Council has approved applications from five town and parish councils for the 20mph schemes which also include Cheselbourne, Child Okeford, Okeford Fitzpaine and Winterborne Kingston.
The council’s road safety team engaged with the parish and town councils and Dorset Council councillors, providing guidance throughout the application process.
Cllr Jon Andrews, Dorset Council Cabinet Member for Place Services, said: “We are committed to working with local towns and parishes in response to community concerns about road safety and healthy areas in their towns and villages.
“Limiting speeds to 20mph where people walk, live and play is one way people can benefit from streets that are healthier and safer.
“The process does not seek to set a 20mph limit as the default for all roads where people and vehicles mix but it takes a consistent approach to dealing with applications, with a policy that is implementable by considering national guidance, affordable by placing minimum strain on council budgets and enforceable by the Police.”
Residents interested in the implementation of new 20mph speed limits in their local area should contact their town or parish council or local Dorset councillor (ward member).
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