Decision

The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding has decided to implement a proposed 40mph speed restriction to improve road and pedestrian safety in Purton and Lydiard Millicent.

Analysis

outcome: The decision outcome is to implement the proposed 40mph limit as advertised.

summary: The decision at stake is the implementation of a proposed 40mph speed restriction on Church Street / Manor Hill, Purton and Lydiard Millicent to improve road and pedestrian safety.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding has decided to implement a proposed 40mph speed restriction to improve road and pedestrian safety in Purton and Lydiard Millicent.

reason_contentious: This issue is contentious as there were 38 objections received during the consultation period, with only 3 in support.

affected_stakeholders: ["Purton Parish Council", "Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Local Highways and footway Improvement Group", "Emergency Services", "Members of the public"]

contentiousness_score: 8

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2073

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene, and Flooding

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: 1.     To consider comments received following the formal advertisement of the proposed 40mph speed restriction on Church Street / Manor Hill, Purton and Lydiard Millicent.

Content: 1.     To consider comments received following the formal advertisement of the proposed 40mph speed restriction on Church Street / Manor Hill, Purton and Lydiard Millicent. Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report. If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue, please do so by 10 December 2024. 4. The proposal is seeking to improve road and pedestrian safety as requested by Purton Parish Council and replace the current length of national speed limit between the villages of Purton and Lydiard Millicent with a 40mph speed limit. 3.       To:   (i)             Implement the proposed 40mph limit as advertised.   (ii)            Abandon the proposal. 2. Consultation has been undertaken with:   - The elected Wiltshire Council member through the statutory TRO process. - Purton Parish Council through the statutory TRO process. - Members of the Royal Wootton Bassett and Cricklade Local Highways and footway Improvement Group (LHFIG)   - Emergency Services through the statutory TRO process - Members of the public through the statutory TRO process.   The proposed traffic regulation order (TRO) was subject to formal consultation between 1st August and the 26th of August 2024. During the consultation period a total of forty-one (41) items of correspondence were received in response to the proposal, of these thirty-eight (38) were objections with three (3) in support.    The proposal has been developed following representation from Purton Parish Council and prioritisation by the Royal Wootton Bassett & Cricklade Local Highways & Footway Improvement Group (LHFIG) and endorsement by Royal Wootton Bassett & Cricklade Area Board.

Date of Decision: December 3, 2024