{"id":61832,"date":"2025-02-13T10:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=61832"},"modified":"2025-02-13T12:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T12:19:35","slug":"sheffield-city-council-approve-walkley-20mph-speed-limit-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/02\/13\/sheffield-city-council-approve-walkley-20mph-speed-limit-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield City Council approve Walkley 20mph Speed Limit order"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A proposal for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheffield.gov.uk\/news\/2025\/20mph-speed-limit-walkley-backed-major-improvement-residents\">20mph speed limit <\/a>order for Walkley has been given the green light at the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee.<br><br>The move comes following a large approval from Walkley residents. Sheffield City Council said it received &#8220;135 emails of support and 27 objections&#8221;. The order has previously been implemented across more than 60 sites in the city by the council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Councillor Ben Miskell, chair of the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee said: &#8220;I was delighted to see the vast majority of people backing this proposal in Walkley, a proposal to make those areas safer.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fir_Street_Walkley_Sheffield_-_geograph.org_.uk_-_1159351-1.jpg\" alt=\"An image of Fir Street with cars on it in Walkley, Sheffield\" class=\"wp-image-61851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fir_Street_Walkley_Sheffield_-_geograph.org_.uk_-_1159351-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fir_Street_Walkley_Sheffield_-_geograph.org_.uk_-_1159351-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fir Street, Walkley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate and environmental implications were considered as part of the move, with a climate impact assessment having been carried out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was concluded that &#8220;lower speed limits can reduce air pollution through lower vehicle emissions. The provision of 20mph speed limits and zones should have an overall positive effect on road user safety, air quality and reduced impact on the natural and built environment in the county&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report also states, as a result of responses to the scheme from residents, 20mph schemes allow residents to feel safer in communities in which they live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Areas like Langsett Road, Walkley Bank Road, Holme Lane and South Road will be included in the reduction. Streets in Early Marshall, Netherthorpe and Bradway could also become part of the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The council also considered reducing the scope of the scheme to just outside schools in Walkley. However, it was concluded that this would be &#8220;contrary to the council&#8217;s speed limit strategy that commits to installing 20mph speed limits on all suitable residential roads and would relatively reduce the benefits&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian Brownhill, who lives near Walkley said: \u201cI think it is good for the surrounding area and Walkley as a whole. The environmental impact will be noticed as it will slow cars down on the small side streets and make it safer for pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_3381.jpeg\" alt=\"An image of Ian Brownhill, local resident of Walkley\" class=\"wp-image-61872\" style=\"width:364px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ian Brownhill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;There is no need to make this change to the main roads. 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