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Photo of Stoke Gifford ward councillors (l-r) Keith Cranney, Brian Allinson and Ernie Brown standing on the pavement in North Road.

Tuesday 9th June 2020 SH (Editor)

Consultation on statutory notice for 20mph speed limit in Stoke Gifford ‘village’

South Gloucestershire Council is running a public consultation on the statutory notice drawn up to create a 20mph ‘signs only’ speed limit on North Road and all roads leading off it. The latest consultation comes eight months after the council abandoned plans to install raised tables at the two existing zebra crossings along North Road.

Photo showing a zebra crossing on North Road (near the Trust Hall).

Friday 11th October 2019 SH (Editor)

Council abandons plans for raised table zebra crossings on North Road

South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) has abandoned plans to install raised tables at two existing zebra crossings on North Road, despite a majority of consultation respondents saying they agreed with the proposals. Instead, a new public consultation has been launched on a proposed ‘sign only’ 20mph speed limit