Cheltenham Leads Gloucestershire’s 20mph Speed Limit Roll-Out Amid Safety Concerns Monday, July 13, 2026 cheltenham speedlimit roadsafety traffic council cycling walking consultation collision deprivation Cheltenham town centre is poised to become a key focus in Gloucestershire County Council’s push to implement 20mph speed limits, prompted by concerns over collisions and the desire to encourage safer cycling and walking … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Cheltenham’s Proposed ‘Blanket’ 20mph Speed Limit Amid Fears of Another Boots Corner Debacle Thursday, June 25, 2026 cheltenham speedlimit roadsafety consultation civicsociety gloucestershire trafficpolicy urbanplanning publicfeedback transportation sport Plans to impose a “blanket 20mph limit” across Cheltenham town centre have sparked fears of a repeat of the contentious Boots Corner closure fiasco. Gloucestershire County Council’s ongoing consultation on the lower speed … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Cheltenham’s Proposed Blanket 20mph Speed Limit, Echoing Boots Corner Controversy Thursday, June 25, 2026 cheltenham speedlimit transportpolicy publicconsultation roadsafety civicsociety trafficmanagement gloucestershire urbanplanning communityengagement sport Plans to introduce a “blanket 20mph speed limit” across Cheltenham town centre are drawing criticism amid fears of stirring controversy similar to the backlash experienced over the cancelled Boots Corner closure. … Read More
Calls Grow for 40mph Speed Limit to End ‘Bloody Carnage’ on Forest of Dean Roads Monday, May 4, 2026 speedlimit roadsafety forestofdean wildlife accidents roadfatalities police campaign councillors traffic A campaign to lower speed limits to 40mph on the roads weaving through the Forest of Dean is gaining momentum amid ongoing concerns about road deaths and wildlife casualties. Councillors and local safety groups—including … Read More
Calls for 40mph Limit to End 'Bloody Carnage' on Forest of Dean Roads Monday, May 4, 2026 roadsafety forestofdean speedlimit wildlifeprotection trafficaccidents roadfatalities gloucestershire speedenforcement community roadinfrastructure Councillors and road safety advocates in the Forest of Dean are calling for a 40mph speed limit on the district’s wooded roads to halt the ongoing “bloody carnage” impacting both people and animals. The Forest of Dean … Read More
Gloucestershire Approves Rollout of 20mph Speed Limits in Supported Communities Thursday, March 19, 2026 gloucestershire speedlimit roadsafety community traffic council transportation publichealth environment localgovernment sport Gloucestershire County Council has officially approved the introduction of 20mph speed limits across selected towns and villages in the county. The initiative, spearheaded by the council’s Liberal Democrat leadership, is part … Read More