Plans are being considered to lower the existing 30mph speed limit in and around Postwick, and it appears that these plans are in the final stages of the legal process. This would involve implementing new speed restrictions across the village, including the main routes of Oaks Lane and Church Road. There is widespread support for this initiative, with Tory county councillor Andrew Proctor expressing his approval and emphasizing the need for lower speed limits due to narrow roads and safety concerns. The announcement comes as councillors in the Norwich area are advocating for speed limits to be reduced to 20mph in an effort to improve safety for road users and pedestrians and address air pollution. While such blanket schemes have been contentious in other areas, there is optimism about the potential benefits of the proposed speed restrictions in Postwick, with Green district councillor Eleanor Laming also expressing support for the initiative and highlighting the steps being taken to address the issue of speeding in the Brundall ward.
The plans to lower the speed limit in Postwick seem to be in the final stages of the legal process, with the intent to implement new speed restrictions across the village, including the main routes of Oaks Lane and Church Road. Councillor Andrew Proctor has voiced his strong support for the initiative, emphasizing the necessity of lower speed limits on narrow roads to address safety concerns. Concurrently, there is a broader effort in the Norwich area to reduce speed limits to 20mph, with council members advocating for this measure to enhance road safety and mitigate air pollution. Although such initiatives have been met with controversy in other areas, there is positive anticipation regarding the potential benefits of the proposed speed restrictions in Postwick, as evidenced by the support of Green district councillor Eleanor Laming and the proactive steps being taken to confront the issue of speeding in the Brundall ward.
The proposed plans to lower the speed limit in Postwick have garnered widespread support, with various council members expressing their approval of the initiative. Tory county councillor Andrew Proctor has been a vocal advocate for the lower speed limits, emphasizing the dangers of speeding on narrow roads and asserting that the community is in favor of the plans. In addition to the specific efforts in Postwick, there is a broader push to reduce speed limits to 20mph in the Norwich area, driven by the goal of improving safety for road users and pedestrians and addressing air pollution. While similar schemes have faced opposition in other areas, there is a sense of optimism about the potential positive impact of the proposed speed restrictions in Postwick, as evidenced by the support of Green district councillor Eleanor Laming and the proactive measures being taken in the Brundall ward to address the issue of speeding.
The plans to lower the speed limit in Postwick are nearing the final stages of the legal process, with the intention of implementing new speed restrictions in the village, including its main routes. Councillor Andrew Proctor has expressed his strong support for the proposed changes, citing the need for lower speed limits on narrow roads and highlighting the widespread community support for the initiative. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce speed limits to 20mph in the Norwich area, aimed at improving road safety and addressing air pollution. While such initiatives have been met with resistance in other areas, there is a sense of positivity about the potential benefits of the proposed speed restrictions in Postwick, as evidenced by the support from Green district councillor Eleanor Laming and the proactive measures being taken to tackle the issue of speeding in the Brundall ward.
