Decision details

To ask the Cabinet Member to consider whether to authorise the making of the A632 Matlock to County Boundary and adjacent Road (30mph, 40mph and 50mph Speed Limit) Order 2021, taking into account the representations received during the consultation and notice periods.
Following consideration of this report, it is recommended that the Cabinet Member authorises the making of the A632 Matlock to County Boundary and Adjacent Road (30mph, 40mph and 50mph Speed Limit) Order 2021.

That the Cabinet Member:
a)Authorises the making of the A632 Matlock to County Boundary and Adjacent Road (30mph, 40mph and 50mph Speed Limit) Order 2021.
b)Notes that officers will investigate the feasibility and location of Vehicle Activated signs within the extents of the proposed 50mph Speed Limits.
c)Notes the suggestion to introduce a 30mph Speed Limit for Kelstedge is to be considered at a later date.

This proposal helps to achieve the Council’s aim to reduce casualties, improve the safety and quality of life for residents and those who travel through.
Based on the available evidence, it is considered that the reasons to support the making of the Order outweigh the objections put forward during consultation.
The proposed speed limit reduction for the A632 was included in the 2020-21 Capital Scheme programme.

Due to the A classification, speed data and injury collision history, other suitable Traffic measures are limited. Officers have investigated other Traffic measures in line with the County Council’s Speed Management Protocol. Traffic calming measures cannot be introduced on A classified Roads due to their strategic nature, volume and type of traffic.
The Department for Transport guidance provides a site selection criterion where the number of people fatally or seriously injured is at least 3 per kilometre for fixed safety camera sites. Before investigating the suitability of Safety Cameras, other options should be considered.