Stoke-on-Tern School: speed limits

Description

The introduction of a variable 20mph along Rose Hill Road, Ollerton Lane and Wistanswick Road, Heathcote, in line with council's guidance from 2023, is proposed to improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users during the school peak times.

The proposals are being implemented following assessment of vehicle speed data and pedestrian movements around school accesses on this road. Terminal sign locations are proposed to cover the approaches to the crossroads on which the school sits, in areas where there is suitable verge space to accommodate the signs.

The existing 30mph limits on the western and southern arms of the crossroads have been extended on some arms, to accommodate a buffer zone into the 20mph limit.

Locations

Ollerton Lane, Rose Hill Road, and Wistanswick Road in Heathcote

Consultation begins

12 February 2026

Consultation ends

5 March 2026

 

Proposal

THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

(DISTRICT OF NORTH SHROPSHIRE)

(SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2007 (AMENDMENT) ORDER

Shropshire Council proposes to introduce the following speed limits in Heathcote:

Variable 20mph/30mph speed limit (when indicated by signing)

No person may drive any motor vehicle, other than an exempted vehicle, at a speed exceeding 20mph on the lengths of roads named below during such times and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs. At all other times, the lengths specified shall be subject to a 30mph speed limit.

Rose Hill Road

From a point in line with the property boundaries of Four Oaks Bungalow, Stoke Heath, TF9 2LF and Wyndways, Stoke Heath, TD9 2LF southwards to its junction with Wistanswick Road.

Heathcote Crossroads to Child’s Ercall turn Ollerton Lane (known as Ollerton Lane)

From its junction with Wistanswick Road to a point 92 metres south of that junction.

 

Wistanswick Road

 

From a point 127 metres west of its junction with Rose Hill Road to a point 132 metres east of that junction.

 

30mph speed limit

Rose Hill Road

From a point 60 metres south of its junction with the A41 to a point in line with the property boundaries of Four Oaks Bungalow, Stoke Heath, TF9 2LF and Wyndways, Stoke Heath, TD9 2LF.

Heathcote Crossroads to Child’s Ercall turn Ollerton Lane (known as Ollerton Lane)

From a point 92 metres south if its junction with Wistanswick Road to a point 181 metres south of that junction.

Wistanswick Road

From a point 127 metres west of its junction with Rose Hill Road to a point 317 metres west of that junction.

 

From a point 132 metres east of its junction with Rose Hill Road to a point 254 metres east of that junction.

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

Get involved

Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Market Drayton Library, 51 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton. Alternatively, you may request copies by:

We'll provide other versions of the consultation documents on request (eg large print). If you'd 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 5 March 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 email, and should state the grounds on which the objection is made. Objections can't 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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