Nearly 400 locations in Ceredigion could potentially see their speed limits lowered to 20mph.

By September, the national speed limit on restricted/residential roads across Wales will change from 30mph to 20mph.

This is a Welsh Government legislation, and during the February meeting of Ceredigion County Council’s Cabinet, members discussed the plans for the county.

Since there are no roads with restricted status in Ceredigion, the change is being introduced through the Traffic Regulation Order process.

This means the county will be consulting with the public on all proposed new speed limit arrangements, including advertising through notices on site, in the press and on the council’s website.

The first stage of the consultation process has already been completed with responses gathered from community councils.

Across Ceredigion, approximately 370 locations have been identified for change.

Councillor Keith Henson, Cabinet Member for Highways and Environmental Services and Carbon Management, said: “Work is going well in preparation for the new 20 mph speed limit change that will be introduced by Welsh Government in September.

“We have already liaised with community councils and made changes accordingly, and we can look ahead now to publishing the new maps for the public to see.

“This is a national scheme and we are happy to support in order to improve road safety, reduce the severity of injuries and encourage Active and Sustainable Travel.”

Full details will be available on the council’s website when the public consultation phase will start.

For any local enquiries, contact CLIC customer services on 01545 570881 or clic@ceredigion.gov.uk

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Further information on the Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 can be found on the Welsh Government website.