Decision details

Traffic Regulation Orders - Speed Limits for Various Roads in West Dorset

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Place Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Traffic Regulation Orders – 20mph Speed Limits for various roads in Bridport & West Bay, Braodmayne & West Knighton, Charminster, Leigh, Loders, Portesham and Warmwell.

 

Traffic Regulation Orders – 20mph and 30mph Speed Limits for various roads in Abbotsbury, Burton Bradstock and Maiden Newton.

Decision:

That having considered the proposals to implement the new speed limits as advertised.

Reasons for the decision:

Having considered the 20mph policy and information from Dorset Council’s Road Safety Team. Support from the local members and town/parish councils and members of the public the 20mph limits and speed limit reductions are seen as a benefit to the areas detailed above.

 

Any unsupportive comments received were outweighed by the safety impact and the comments received in support of the proposals.

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Publication date: 01/10/2026

Date of decision: 28/09/2026