Proposals that could see 20mph limits introduced in two towns are being put forward by Derbyshire County Council. 

Next Thursday (12 January), a meeting of the Council’s Cabinet will consider a report which asks for approval for a consultation on a Greener Towns initiative for Buxton and Long Eaton. 

The Greener Towns initiative would mean a 20mph limit which the council say would improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions with fewer accelerations and decelerations and could encourage more people to walk or cycle for shorter journeys. 

DCC’s Cabinet Member for Highways Assets and Transport, Councillor Kewal Singh Athwal, said: “It is important that we take into account the views of local people in Buxton and Long Eaton before we start a 20mph limit in their towns. 

“We think that a 20mph limit could improve health by improving air quality and hopefully get more people out of their cars and walk or cycle to make short local journeys, but the only way we will really know is to do some trials. 

“This public consultation is an important first step in finding out what people initially think about the idea, and I look forward to hearing their views, should my cabinet colleagues approve this report.” 

If the report is approved, both consultations will start by the end of January, with public events taking place in both towns. 

Following the consultations, a further report will be prepared to look at the findings and whether or not to go ahead with a 20mph limit in each town. 

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