NEW 20mph speed limits are being proposed in Chewton Mendip and Trudoxill at the request of people living in those communities.

Somerset Council is proposing 15 new speed limits across the county after a number of requests for either 20mph or 30mph signs following safety concerns.

The council invited all communities to apply for a 20mph speed limit if they were willing to fund the design and implementation. 

These proposals are now moving forward and the Traffic Regulation Orders are currently being advertised. 

During the 21-day consultation period, which closes week commencing the April 8, people will have the chance to comment on the new proposals.  

Anyone wishing to discuss the speed limit in their community should contact their town or parish clerk. 

Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Transport and Digital, Councillor Richard Wilkins said: “We are always ready to support communities who wish to fund discretionary works such as the introduction of speed limits where appropriate. 

“This initiative is very much driven by the communities themselves – this is not about imposing measures people don’t want. 

“In all cases the call for a 20 mph or 30mph limit has come from local people, for very valid safety reasons. We’re really pleased to be able to support this.”