Joined by Flintshire's Deputy Leader, Dave Hughes, and local
councillors the Cabinet Secretary walked Liverpool Road, one of
the main roads that has caused concerns locally, to understand
some of the issues raised.
This is the latest in a number of meetings that the Cabinet
Secretary is embarking upon as part of a national listening
programme on 20mph. The Welsh Government is also working jointly
with all 22 local authorities to prepare the ground for changes
and revising the guidance on which local roads can be exempted
from 20mph.
As part of this process, the Cabinet Secretary is encouraging
people from across Wales to contact their local council to let
them know which roads should be exempted so that 20mph is better
targeted. Information on how people can get involved is now
available on the Welsh Government
website.
Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, said:
“I am pleased to be in Buckley today listening to some of the
genuine concerns that local residents have raised on 20mph.
“Listening has always been a top priority for me, and I want to
put communities at the heart of our thinking as we work with
local councils to press ahead with refining the policy so that we
get the right speeds on the right roads.
“We all have a role to play in this process and that's why I am
encouraging people to be part of this national conversation and
let their local council know which roads they think should be
exempt so that we have the right speeds on the right roads. The
website we are launching today provides all the information you
need to get involved.”
Flintshire County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for
Streetscene and the Regional Transport Strategy, said:
“I am very grateful for Ken's visit to Buckley today. This is the
first step towards a much-needed review of the 20mph criteria.
“Flintshire County Council is looking forward to working closely
with Welsh Government to ensure a positive outcome for our
communities.”
