20mph speed limit - Wentworth Road area

Closed 16 Dec 2019

Opened 22 Nov 2019

Results expected 27 Jan 2020

Feedback updated 13 Mar 2020

We asked

Shoudl we apply a 20mph speed limit in the area?

You said

12 valid responses were received to the online consultation (plus two duplicates):

  • 10 were within the consultation delivery area
  • Two were in Leicester city

We also carried out a paper consultation to residents in the area covered by the 20mph speed limit:

612 letters were delivered. 123 replied including 10 by online consultation which was a 20% response rate.

112 (88%) were in favour of the proposed 20mph speed limit, 14 (11%) against and 1 (1%) were unsure (including online consultation outside the area).

We did

As a result of the support of the proposal, the City Mayor has approved the implementation of the scheme which is scheduled to come into force in spring 2020.

Overview

Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the Wentworth Road area.

Why your views matter

The Transport Strategy Section is now consulting residents and other interested parties for their views on the proposed changes.  This consultation will be the basis on which the City Mayor will make his decision on whether to implement the scheme or not.

Areas

  • Fosse

Audiences

  • All residents

Interests

  • Highways
  • Community safety
  • Cycling