A CONSULTATION process could yet lead to the removal of the 20mph speed limits from 10 Flintshire roads.

The statutory consultation process will begin in the summer that could see the removal of the speed limits from Buckley and the surrounding area. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

In the lead up to the introduction of Welsh Government’s new legislation for 20mph speed limits, eight communities across Wales were selected for the first phase of the national programme. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

As part of this Phase One Settlement Scheme, 20mph speed restrictions were introduced in Buckley, Mynydd Isa, New Brighton, Drury, Burntwood, Bryn y Baal and Alltami on February 28, 2022.

And, although generally in favour of 20mph on residential estates and around schools, local residents expressed concern about its introduction on main roads and streets. 

Aware of these concerns, Flintshire County Council says it has 'held discussions' with the Welsh Government over the last 12 months.

The council has been gathering the views of local residents to 'help inform a review and understand concerns about specific roads'. 

As a result of this feedback, the council says it has 're-assessed' a number of roads in Buckley and its surrounding areas. 

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Flintshire County Council said: "Using the exception criteria published by the Welsh Government in November 2022, ten local roads have been identified as containing stretches which meet the exceptions to 20mph speed limit restrictions or require a further assessment outside of the 20mph change in legislation process.

"These roads will now be subject to a statutory consultation period scheduled for July, pending the outcome of which, reassessed limits will be introduced in November."

T‌he roads in question are:‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​ ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

  • A5119 New Brighton
  • A549 Brunswick Road Chester Road
  • A549 Mold Road
  • B5127 Liverpool Road
  • B5128 Church Road
  • Bannel Lane
  • Bryn Lane – Bryn Y Baal Road
  • Drury New Road
  • Padeswood Road South
  • Drury Lane

Councillor Dave Hughes, Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Transportation said: “The lessons learned by the council during this Phase One Settlement Programme will now be incorporated into our planning for the national roll out of 20mph on 17 September, 2023.

”The feedback collected and the outcomes of the council’s reassessment of local roads has also been shared with the Welsh Government.”

Full details of the 10 roads identified and the location of the exceptions, can be found on the council's website along with a summary of the feedback received from local residents through the household survey and information sessions. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌