Decision details

To approve the detailed design, implementation and expenditure associated with the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within Leeds City Centre and associated de-cluttering of unnecessary street furniture.

The Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation):

i)  noted the contents of the report;

ii)  gave authority, subject to consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph speed limit in Leeds City Centre as shown on drawing number TM-10-2023-GA-01 and associated signing alterations;

iii)  gave authority to advertise and introduce a Speed Limit Order to implement the measures as shown on drawing number TM-10-2023-GA-01;

iv)  gave authority to incur expenditure of £100,000, which comprises of £70,000 works costs, £25,000 Staff fees and £5,000 legal fees, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme; and

v)  gave authority to progress and implement signing alterations that are

linked to the de-cluttering of the city centre; and

vi)  requested the City Solicitor to advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph speed limit in Leeds City Centre as shown on drawing TM-10-2023-GA-01, and subject to objections, make and seal the proposed changes.

All affected Ward Members have been consulted via email.

Further consultation will take place with local residents and businesses,

Ward Members

Emergency Services

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Residents and Businesses