Decision details

To report objections received in response to the advertising of the intention to make these 20mph Speed Limit Orders.

That approval be given for:-

(a)     Brier Street, Keyworth Road and Roselle Street to be removed from the proposed Hillsborough 20mph speed limit;

(b)     the making of the Fox Hill and Sharrow Vale 20mph Speed Limit Orders as advertised, and the Hillsborough 20mph Speed Limit Order as amended, in accordance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984;

(c)     the submission of a proposal to effect the necessary works to introduce the proposed 20mph speed limit in accordance with the Capital Gateway Process;

(d)     the objectors to be informed accordingly;

(e)     the introduction of the proposed 20mph speed limits; and

(f)      the introduction of part time, advisory, 20mph speed limits on Parkside Road outside Hillsborough Primary School, and on Psalter Lane outside Clifford All Saints C of E Primary School.

The adoption of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy established the principle of introducing sign-only 20mph speed limits in all suitable residential areas.  Reducing the speed of traffic in residential areas should, in the long term, reduce the number and severity of collisions, reduce the fear of accidents, encourage sustainable modes of travel and contribute towards the creation of a more pleasant, cohesive environment.

The Cabinet Member has made it clear that 20mph speed limits should continue to be introduced in residential areas in accordance with the City’s 20mph Speed Limit Strategy, as funds allow.

Having considered the response from the public and other consultees, it is recommended that the 20mph speed limits in Fox Hill, Hillsborough and Sharrow Vale be implemented.

It is also recommended that a part time, advisory 20mph speed limit school be introduced on Parkside Road outside Hillsborough Primary School and on Psalter Lane outside Clifford All Saints C of E Primary School.

In light of the objections received, consideration was given to recommending the retention of the existing speed limit in Fox Hill, Hillsborough and Sharrow Vale. However, such a recommendation would run contrary to the delivery of the Sheffield 20mph Speed Limit Strategy.