RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say over plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit in a North Somerset village.

Plans being considered by North Somerset Council (NSC) would see the limit introduced in Congresbury in a bid to improve pedestrian safety and support those walking and cycling.

Preliminary plans for the 20mph zone in Congresbury include:

• 20mph gateway signs at the High Street, Brinsea Road entrance to the village from the Langford direction
  traffic calming speed cushions between the 20mph gateway signs and a zebra crossing near Stonewall Lane, which would be raised
• new 20mph speed limits on certain roads including residential streets off Brinsea Road and the High Street, Broad Street, Kent Road, and Wrington Lane
• repeat 20mph signage in the affected areas.

People have until midnight on Friday, April 11, to view the proposals and have their say by completing on online survey at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/congresburyspeedchange.

Those unable to access the online survey can pick up a paper copy from Congresbury Parish Council at Orchard House, The Old School Rooms, Station Road, BS49 5DX, and return it to the office before the survey closes.

Cllr Hannah Young, NSC executive member for highways and transport, said: “Introducing a 20mph zone in Congresbury would help to encourage more people to choose to walk or cycle in their local area.

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“I get lots of requests from residents across North Somerset for 20mph schemes so I’m pleased to bring this package of measures forward for people to have their say and would encourage everyone to take part before the survey closes.”

And Cllr Dan Thomas, who represents Congresbury and Puxton, added: “I have long been concerned about excessive speeding though our village.

“A dedicated group of residents and I have been campaigning to change this since I was first elected.

“These proposals for a 20mph speed limit and traffic calming measures will deliver safer roads for vulnerable users and improve quality of life for residents. Please take the opportunity to respond to this consultation and have your say on this important issue.”