Powys County Council is urging people to let their voices be heard as the Welsh Government is looking for feedback on its 20mph speed limit.

Residents and businesses across Wales will be able to give suggestions, along with valid reasons, as to why a road in the county should change from 20mph to 30mph, change from 30mph to 20mph or support staying at 20mph.

Earlier this year, the Welsh Government pledged to work with councils to deliver targeted change to the national 20mph speed limit, considering any feedback submitted before August 31.

According to the Welsh Government, any section of road deemed suitable for a change, either back to 30mph or down to 20mph, will be identified on a map and shared with local town and community councils for further comment. 

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Cllr Jackie Charlton, cabinet member for a greener Powys, urges residents and businesses to get in touch if they would like their views on local speed limits listened too as part of this review.

She said: “Listening to our communities is really important to us in Powys and many of you have already got in touch. But there is still time to hear from anyone else who thinks that a specific road in their area should change from 20mph to 30mph, change from 30mph to 20mph or stay at 20mph.

“When you email us, please be clear and precise about which section of road you are talking about and give reasons for your views.

“Welsh Government has asked us to keep listening and receiving comments until the end of August. At this point we will begin reviewing all the feedback alongside the new exceptions guidance and consider if it is appropriate for the speed limit to change.

“This is likely to take several months and will go through the proper process and, where necessary, including public consultation.

“If you would like to get in touch about the 20mph speed limit in your area, please email traffic@powys.gov.uk”

After the deadline in August, any recommendations to change the speed limits will then be subject to a legal statuary traffic regulation order process, which will include a public consultation, before any changes are put in place.