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Locations |
Station Road service road - Whittington |
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Consultation begins |
29 January 2026 |
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Consultation ends |
19 February 2026 |
THE SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL (BOROUGH OF OSWESTRY) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 2007 (AMENDMENT) ORDER
Shropshire Council proposes to place a 20mph speed limit on the following lengths of roads in Whittington:
From a point 21 metres east of the centre of its junction with Yew Tree Avenue to its junction with the B5009 Castle Street.
For the entirety of its adopted length.
Full details of these proposals may be viewed at Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry. 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 19 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.
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.
The introduction of no waiting at any time restrictions on Station Road Whittington is proposed to prevent vehicle conflicts caused by inconsiderate parking in the turning area on the adopted highway. The introduction of mandatory disabled badge holder parking bays is to provide parking for disabled badge holders near to local amenities.
The introduction of a 20mph speed limit zone is in line with Shropshire Council’s guidance from 2023, and will improve the safety of school children, residents and other road users outside Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere Primary School and the residential estate which is situated between the two school sites. Adjustment of the existing 30mph speed limit to facilitate the introduction of the 20mph zone. This reduction of speed limit will also contribute to an improvement in air quality in this area.
Alteration of pedestrian crossing.