URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1811

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To report on the outcome of consultations about reducing the existing National Speed limit (60mph) to 40mph on Meadowhall Road, Kimberworth.   That the Head of Legal Services makes an order to amend the existing National Speed limit (60mph) to 40mph on Meadowhall Road, as shown on drawing No 126/46/TT114 attached as Appendix 1.   Residents are informed of the decision.

Content: To report on the outcome of consultations about reducing the existing National Speed limit (60mph) to 40mph on Meadowhall Road, Kimberworth.   That the Head of Legal Services makes an order to amend the existing National Speed limit (60mph) to 40mph on Meadowhall Road, as shown on drawing No 126/46/TT114 attached as Appendix 1.   Residents are informed of the decision. ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 29th November, 2024 Title: Proposed 40mph speed limit, Meadowhall Road (Local Neighbourhood Road Safety Scheme – Tranche 1)   Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Simon Moss, Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport   Specific Delegation: (If any) Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment Sub-Scheme of Delegation - To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Brief Description of Decision: 1.1        That the Head of Legal Services makes an order to amend the existing National Speed limit (60mph) to 40mph on Meadowhall Road, as shown on drawing No 126/46/TT114 attached as Appendix 1. 1.2        Residents are informed of the decision.   Reasons for the Decision: The report considers the outcome of consultations regarding the implementation of a 40mph speed limit on Meadowhall Road, Kimberworth.   The proposal has been developed as part of the Local Neighbourhoods Road Safety (LNRS) project, based on submissions for road safety and traffic management improvements in the Rotherham West Ward, by the Local Councillors at the time.   No objections to the proposal were received.   Details of alternative options considered and rejected: Do nothing –   Doing nothing was not recommended as it would not align with the submission made by local ward members to the Local Neighbourhood and Road Safety Scheme fund.   Provision of a 50mph “buffer zone” between the motorway roundabout and the start of the 40mph speed limit was considered. However Department for Transport guidance on the setting of speed limits, recommends that a speed limit should extend for a minimum distance of 600m. There is insufficient road length available to include both a 50mph and 40mph speed limits on this part of Meadowhall Road. Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: None Dispensations Granted: (If any) None   Reports or parts of reports considered Proposed 40mph speed limit, Meadowhall Road (Local Neighbourhood Road Safety Scheme – Tranche 1)     I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to consider the outcome of consultations regarding the implementation of a 40mph speed limit on Meadowhall Road, Kimberworth.     Signed by the Decision Maker           Dated: 29th November, 2024   Name: Simon Moss                                         Job Title: Assistant Director, Planning, Regeneration and Transport        

Date of Decision: December 9, 2024