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Decision details

Hermitage and Cold Ash 20 mph Speed Limit

Decision Maker: Individual Executive Member Decisions

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

Individual Decision No:

ID4822

Portfolio Member:

Councillor Stuart Gourley, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Highways

 

Resolved that the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Highways approves the following actions:

·       The 20mph proposal for Ashmore Green is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 20mph proposal for Hermitage is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 20mph proposal for Cold Ash is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 20mph proposal for Bucklebury, Upper Bucklebury and Chapel Row is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       The 30mph and 40mph proposals in some of the settlements is not progressed and the scheme is abandoned.

·       Requests for individual speed limit changes to roads within Thatcham are encouraged and supported through the Local Ward members/Town Council.

 

This decision is eligible to be ‘called-in’.  However, if the decision has not been ‘called-in’ by 5.00pm on 21 August 2026, then it will be implemented.

 

Report author: Andrew Alty

Publication date: 14/08/2026

Date of decision: 14/08/2026

Decided at meeting: 14/08/2026 - Individual Executive Member Decisions

Effective from: 22/08/2026

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