Residents can now have their say on proposed changes to speed limits in Kenn, North Somerset

North Somerset Council proposes to lower the speed limits in Kenn Street and Duck Lane in order to provide a safer and more enjoyable environment for local communities.

The proposals also support the council’s commitment to improve sustainable travel networks across the area.

Kenn Street and Duck Lane currently have a speed limit of 30mph, though part of Kenn Street is subject to the national speed limit of 60mph. North Somerset Council is proposing to install 20mph zones on both Kenn Street and Duck Lane and reduce  the 60mph section to 40mph.

The Kenn 20mph zone would be the 29th scheme introduced since 2000 with recent 20mph zones including Hutton, Wrington, Uphill, Nailsea, Clevedon (The Beach / Hill Road area), Weston-super-Mare (Baker Street), Pill and Easton-in-Gordano.

The council now want to hear from all members of the public (with particular attention to users of Kenn Street and Duck Lane), residents living on or near these roads and businesses that may be impacted by the proposed changes.

Cllr Hannah Young, North Somerset Council’s executive member with responsibility for active travel said: “The 20mph zones are designed to help residents to feel safer walking and cycling so that more people can choose to travel sustainably. That’s good for health and wellbeing, helps to reduce local car journeys and supports the council’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030.”

“By reducing the 60mph limit we also aim to create a safer environment for all road users outside the 20mph zones.”

Cllrs Steve Bridger and Wendy Griggs, North Somerset Council’s ward members for Yatton added: “We’re confident this scheme is supported by the community and are very pleased it has been prioritised.

“We’d encourage residents and local businesses to participate in the consultation and help shape the detail of the scheme.”