Five Dorset areas in line for 20 mph schemes
We're being asked what we think about the ideas
Plans to cut speed limits to 20 mph in five places in Dorset have been approved by the council.
The locations include Cheselbourne, Child Okeford, Okeford Fitzpaine, Winterborne Kingston and the Allenview Road and Burt's Hill areas of Wimborne.
People are now being invited to have their say |newtab) - and have until November 15th to support, object or give comments on the proposals.
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, placing minimum strain on council budgets; and enforceable by the Police.”