Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton – 20mph speed limit

Title of scheme

Church Stretton – Shrewsbury Road – 20mph Speed Limit

Description

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton in line with Shropshire Council’s guidance from 2023, is proposed to improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users near Church Stretton Secondary School and St. Lawrence C of E Primary School. The extents of the 20mph limit are proposed to cover the main school entrances on Shrewsbury Road, in line with data analysis of the movements around the schools.

Location

Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton

Consultation begins

11 September 2025

Consultation ends

2 October 2025

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

(DISTRICT OF SOUTH SHROPSHIRE)

(SPEED LIMITS) (PART 3) ORDER 2008 (AMENDMENT) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to introduce a 20mph speed limit onto the following length of road in Church Stretton:

20mph speed limit

B5477 Shrewsbury Road

From a point 42 metres south of its junction with Cwm Dale to a point 30 metres north of its junction with Churchill Road.

Any existing speed limits at the above location will be revoked.

How to get involved

Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Church Stretton Library, Church Road, Church Stretton. Alternatively, you may request copies by:

We will provide other versions of the consultation documents on request (eg 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 email or letter by 2 October 2025 (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 email, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections cannot be accepted over the phone.

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