Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision involves recommendations related to growth, environment, and transport.
topline: The Director of Growth, Environment and Transport has decided to approve recommendations related to growth, environment, and transport.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to potential impacts on local stakeholders and the environment.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Environmental groups", "Transport companies"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.leics.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=16115
Decision Maker: Director of Growth, Environment and Transport
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: A number of speed limit Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) have been identified to be outdated and incorrect, and therefore a new TRO was required to correct these anomalies. Several locations in Harborough were also identified where a 30mph Speed Limit had been designated as 30mph by Street Lighting when there was no street lighting present, which made the 30mph Speed Limit invalid and not legal. Therefore, a TRO and signage was required to make the 30mph Speed Limit legal and enforceable.As a result of this review, the Council assessed mean speeds within villages where a new TRO and signage were required and therefore were proposing a self-enforcing 20mph Speed Limit within the following villages: Hallaton, Lowesby, Owston, Burton Overy, Illston on the Hill and Foxton. No other villages within Harborough District met this criteria.This Traffic Regulation Order also corrects an anomaly in the original 'Implementation of 30mph and 20mph Speed Limits at various locations within the Harborough District' Officer Decision Record.
Content:
Date of Decision: July 20, 2026