As it stands
Back in September of last year 20mph speed restrictions were introduced on restricted roads throughout Wales.
The aims of this scheme were to:
- reduce the number of collisions and severe injuries on them
- encourage more people to walk and cycle in our communities
- help to improve our health and well-being
- make our streets safer
Between April and July of this year Welsh Government have announced that they will now be undertaking a programme of listening in relation to their 20mph policy.
How will any future changes impact on speed restrictions?
We are not expecting wholesale changes to the current speed restrictions. Any future amendments will be of a target nature.
Any changes that we propose are unlikely come into force immediately. This is because we will need to follow statutory traffic orders and procedures. These changes can take from six months plus. There will also be a need to put in place tests against the guidance to ensure appropriateness of any changes.
We are inviting residents to contact us via our dedicated email address 20mphConsultation@wrexham.gov.uk . Here you may put your case as to why you think a particular road is not suited to the 20mph restriction, this must be a reasoned application as general demands are unlikely to qualify against the guidance tests.
As an authority we will be relying on a dedicated funding stream to action any future changes.
Deputy Leader with responsibilities for strategic transport Cllr David A Bithell said: “The implementation of the 20mph scheme has proved to be somewhat divisive, so I welcome the Welsh Governments programme of listening.” I invite anyone with concerns over 20mph restrictions on roads in Wrexham to contact us via the dedicated email address, and to give reasons why you think the restrictions in a particular location should be amended.”
