Proposals for 20mph speed limit outside schools

The changes would aim to make the areas safer

The public is being asked whether 20mph speed limits should be imposed outside some primary schools in Shropshire to make the areas safer.

Shropshire Council has been carrying out consultations on the proposals to lower the limit from 30mph to improve the safety of residents, children and road users.

The schools involved include Barrow 1618 Church of England School, in Broseley; Longden Church of England school, near Shrewsbury; Ludlow Primary School; and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery, in Oswestry.

People are being asked to submit their views this week.

The proposals for each school are:

• At Barrow 1618, a wider 30mph limit on approaches to the school and a variable 20/30mph limit in school's immediate vicinity. The deadline for comments is Thursday.

• At Longden, there could be a variable 20mph limit along Shrewsbury Road, Longden Road and School Lane. This comes after an assessment of vehicle speed data and pedestrian movements. There are also proposals to implement a "no stopping on entrance" sign outside the school car park. The deadline for comments is also on Thursday.

• In Ludlow, proposals are for a 20mph speed limit on Sandpits Road and a bus stop on the north side of the road, next to Beech Gardens. People have until Friday to submit their comments.

• And in Oswestry, it is proposed there would be a 20mph limit on Middleton Road to improve safety outside the school.

A separate consultation is also under way for formalising the existing advisory "school keep clear" markings on Middleton Road and Beech Grove. Both of these consultations end on 7 August.