Market Drayton – Longlands School – 20mph speed limit

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Market Drayton – Longlands School – 20mph speed limit

Description

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit on the residential roads in the vicinity of Longlands School, Market Drayton in line with Shropshire Council’s guidance from 2023, is proposed to improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users near Longlands School.

Changes to the speed limit have been proposed on roads with school accesses or on roads where pedestrians are expected to travel to and from school, in line with data analysis of vehicle and pedestrian movements in the area.

Consultation begins

16 April 2026

Consultation ends

7 May 2026

 

Proposal

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (DISTRICT OF NORTH SHROPSHIRE) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2007 (AMENDMENT) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to introduce a 20mph Speed Limit on the following roads in Market Drayton:

20mph Speed Limit

Abbey Way

In its entirety.

Annefield Close 

In its entirety.

Balmoral Drive

In its entirety.

Caernarvon Close

In its entirety.

Cherry Way

In its entirety.

Fairfields Road

In its entirety.

Hawthorn Way (both arms)

In its entirety.

Jubilee Way

In its entirety.

Kenilworth Close

In its entirety.

Laburnum Close

In its entirety.

Linden Way

In its entirety.

Longlands Lane

From a point 55 metres west of the centre of its junction with Annefield Close to its junction with Annefield Close and Rowan Road.

Rowan Road

In its entirety.

Sandringham Close

In its entirety.

Sycamore Way

In its entirety.

Warwick Close

In its entirety.

Windsor Drive

In its entirety.

Get involved

Documents relating to this consultation can be viewed at Market Drayton Library, 51 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton. Alternatively, you may request copies by:

We will provide other versions of the consultation documents on request (e.g. large print). If you would like the information in an alternative format, please use the email above to request a copy, or telephone Shropshire Council’s Customer Services on 0345 678 9000 and explain any support you need to allow you to respond.

If you wish to raise an objection, express support, or make any other comments about these proposals, please send us an e-mail or letter by 7 May 2026 (contact details as above). You may also ring the above phone number for more information.

Please note that, for legal reasons, objections must be made in writing or by e-mail, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot be accepted over the phone.

Data protection

Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored, copied and published online in connection with the processing of the (proposed) order and/or any inquiry. Information won't be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address will be treated as anonymous, which may affect their weight in the decision making process. Any details published online will exclude individuals' email addresses and phone numbers.

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