Consulatation on 20mph speed limit

BIRMINGHAM City Council has launched a public consultation on plans which could see around 90% of roads in the city given a 20mph speed limit.

The authority believes the "20 is Plenty" scheme, costing around £7 million, would make residential streets safer and transport networks more sustainable.

Key routes would keep higher speed limits under the long-term proposals, but public feedback is also being sought on whether the 20mph scheme should also be considered for busy high street shopping areas, around schools, leisure facilities, hospitals and public transport interchanges.

Councillor Tahir Ali, Birmingham's Cabinet Member for Development, Jobs and Skills, said: "It is vital that we always look at ways to improve all aspects of the city's transport network.

"I urge everyone to have their say during the period of public consultation on an issue that affects everyone in Birmingham."

The consultation will run until November 29 and a report outlining its findings will be presented to councillors early next year.

By Matthew Cooper, Press Association