Slow the A30: we need new speed limits

The speed of traffic on the A30 needs slowing down. Homes are being built on both sides of the road, and people should be able to feel safe walking, crossing, and travelling through the area.

Hampshire Highways can act – they have the power to change the speed limits, and we want to see them do it. Alongside better crossings over the A30, lower speeds would make it much safer to reach the school, shops, and play areas.

We are actively chasing the road safety audit for the area to make sure the actions identified are being implemented. It’s important we have clear details and timescales, so what was promised – and clearly shown as a priority – is delivered.

This includes joined-up pathways throughout the area, especially safer routes to school.

Hampshire County Council is in serious financial difficulty, but that must not be used as a reason to delay what has already been agreed and approved through the planning applications for both the Golf Course and Hounsome Fields.