Council looking at scrapping village's 50mph limit after 'years' of campaigns
The speed limit through the village has previously seen 'serious safety concerns' raised
The 50mph limit on a road through a Pembrokeshire village could be reduced
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A 50mph speed limit through a Welsh village could be reduced after "years" of safety concerns being raised. Councillors have previously considered a petition calling for a reduction in the speed limit at Square and Compass, north Pembrokeshire.
The petition sought to reduce the current 50mph limit on the A487 Fishguard-St Davids road. Launched by local resident Emma Tannahill the petition garnered support both online, with 127 signatures on the council's website, and offline with an additional 152 signatures on paper.
Ms Tannahill is campaigning for a reduction of the speed limit to 40mph.
A public consultation into the issue has now been launched. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here.
The petition stated: "We call on Pembrokeshire County Council to reduce the current speed limit of 50mph on the main road (A487) through Square and Compass as it is a serious safety concern for the community.
"This road is home to many families with young children."
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It highlighted the risks posed to children, noting: "A school bus from Croes Goch Primary School has a drop-off point on this stretch of road which further exacerbates the risk of accidents. In addition there are young families that cycle to and from Croes Goch primary school along this road.
"This section of road also serves as a thoroughfare for traffic to and from Croes Goch petrol station and Torbant caravan site, both of which see a high volume of traffic and pedestrian activity. The high speeds of traffic on the main road is a risk to those coming in and out of these sites.
"In addition to the petrol station and caravan site the area is also home to a pub and a public bus stop, both of which are situated next to this 50mph stretch of road.
"Lowering the speed limit would greatly enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists."
During the scrutiny meeting committee chair Cllr Mark Carter revealed he had driven through the area after receiving the petition and found it "bizarre" that it had a 50mph limit. He said similar sections of road in other villages had 40mph and even 20mph limits.
A public consultation has now been launched with local member Cllr Neil Prior stating: "Following years of work and campaigning Pembrokeshire County Council is formally consulting on reducing the speed limit from 50 to 40mph from Mesur-y-dorth to the bottom end of Square and Compass.
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"Thank you to all who have helped with this and I hope that it will see a reduction in speed and an improvement in the quality of people's lives as a result."
The consultation document states: "The review concluded that the current limit should be reduced from 50mph to 40mph to maintain a safe and consistent speed distribution along this length of the A487 and ensure the safety of all turning movements from the accesses, junctions and through traffic."
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