Issue - meetings

To receive the report on the Scrutiny Review of the 20 mile per hour (mph) speed limit. (TO FOLLOW)

RECEIVED the scrutiny review on the introduction of a 20 mile per hour (mph) speed limit and a discussion took place.

NOTED

·                    A local organisation representing driving instructors has expressed support for the 20mph limit.  The organisation encouraged instructors to teach learner drives to limit their speed to 20mph.

·                    A Committee Member suggested introduction a borough-wide pilot scheme of 20 mph rather than only in a town centre.

·                    All waste contract vehicles included a GPS monitoring system and would be monitored to ensure they did not exceed 20pmh.

RESOLVED to approve the report and refer it to Cabinet for a response.