Shrewsbury - Cathedral Catholic Primary School and The Martin Wilson Primary School – 20mph speed limit

Locations

New Park Road and Woodhall Close, Shrewsbury

Consultation begins

5 February 2026

Consultation ends

26 February 2026

 

Proposal

 

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (BOROUGH OF SHREWSBURY & ATCHAM) (NO. 1) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2006 (AMENDMENT NO. ) ORDER 

Shropshire Council proposes to introduce a 20mph speed limit onto the following lengths of roads in Shrewsbury:

20mph Speed Limit

New Park Road

  • From its junction with Sultan Road to the property boundary of no. 212 and no. 214 New Park Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP.

Woodhall Close

  • In its entirety. 

Any existing speed limits on these lengths of roads will be revoked.

Get involved

Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury. 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 26 February 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.

5 February 2026

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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