Traffic Chaos on A484, a living nightmare for residents
The Gwili Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful wooded valleys in Carmarthenshire. The road twists and turns alongside the Gwili River and it is home to the Gwili Steam Railway. Dotted along the valley are the villages of…
Speed limit on 83 roads across Vale of Glamorgan could change as part of 20mph review
The speed limit on 83 roads could change in the Vale of Glamorgan as part of a review of 20mph across the county. In July 2024, the Welsh Government revised its guidance on setting speed limits on roads affected by…
Welsh Government says ‘Roads are safer’ compared to last year’s RTC figures
The latest police recorded road collision stats from April – June 2024 show that both collisions (24%) and casualties (24%) on 20mph and 30mph roads (combined) have fallen by almost a quarter compared to the same period of 2023 –…
One Year On: Living Streets Cymru celebrates effectiveness of 20mph speed limits
Living Streets Cymru is celebrating a year since legislation was introduced to reduce speed limits in Wales. “The 20mph speed limit is already saving lives in Wales. The number of people injured on 20 and 30mph roads in the nation fell…
Senedd Committee told, Complaints over 20mph changes reduced but related vandalism of concern
Lee Waters has told a scrutiny committee at the Senedd that his meeting with council leaders to discuss the 20mph limits across Wales was very positive. Answering questions from members of the Climate Change Environment and Infrastructure Committee the Deputy…
Leader of Welsh Conservatives tells Senedd he has a ‘target on his back’ and First Minister reports he has received ‘vile messages’ over 20mph policy
The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford MS has told members of the Senedd that he has received ‘vile messages’ from people opposed to the 20mph changes in Wales. During questions to the First Minister at the Plenary today, Tuesday…
Cavemen and the solar powered news room
From worrying about what we threw away as food waste to packaging, Christmas trees and just about any other hang up possible for a quietly green family we have been there done that and recycled the T-shirt. 30 or 40…
Westminster ne’er-do-wells must take the blame
Today Sunday (Sep 17) the new default 20mph comes into force. It means that on many roads previously set at 30mph the limit will now be 20mph unless otherwise indicated. I travelled from Cynwyl Elfed to Llanelli today and was…
A Utopian Shangri-La for all but the motorist
BEFORE anyone gets on their high horse, bicycle or tandem, I am not against 20mph speed limits on roads in Wales IF those roads happen to be in locations where children and the elderly gather in numbers or struggle to…
New data shows benefits of driving at 20mph as Wales prepares to lower default speed limit
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring…