Cirencester and Preston – Safer Roads and Community 20s

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Thank you to all those who shared their feedback on the initial proposals for Safer Roads and Community 20s for Cirencester, Siddington and Preston.

We are now proceeding with the compilation of Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) applications, which will be taken forward to statutory public consultation in autumn 2026.

About the initial engagement

Between Monday 20 April and Friday 15 May 2026, we asked for members of the public to take part in the engagement on proposals to introduce 20mph limits on residential streets and in town and village centres, alongside complementary reductions on key routes through the Safer Roads project in Cirencester, Preston and Siddington.   

Together, these schemes aim to reduce collisions and make it safer and easier for people to walk, cycle and move around their communities. They are also expected to bring wider benefits such as better public health, less noise and improved local environments.  

Feedback was requested through an online survey and by leaving comments on the proposals on an online interactive map. There were also a number of events where people could speak to the project team about the proposals and discuss their feedback. Targeted stakeholder engagement was also carried out.

You said

A total of 185 respondents participated in the online survey, with the majority identifying themselves as local residents. Support for the proposed Community 20s programme was closely divided, with 49% of respondents supporting the proposals and 44% opposing them. Views on the associated Safer Roads measures were generally more favourable, with most proposed reductions on major roads receiving majority support, although support levels varied by location. Respondents were generally supportive of proposals, which looked to retain existing speed limits where the Council had proposed to do so, with between 62% and 69% supporting most retention proposals.

Feedback from the survey demonstrated a clear recognition of the importance of road safety, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, children, older people and disabled users. Many respondents felt that lower vehicle speeds would improve conditions for active travel and make crossing roads feel safer. Just over half of respondents agreed that the proposals would reduce deaths and injuries and improve safety when walking, wheeling or crossing roads. However, opinions were more divided regarding wider benefits such as encouraging active travel, reducing pollution, minimising journey time impacts and reducing driving costs.

The interactive map generated 121 comments, focusing primarily on proposed speed reductions, requests for additional locations to be considered, enforcement concerns, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and wider road safety issues. General comments echoed the themes identified through the survey, reinforcing the importance of enforcement, maintenance of existing infrastructure and improvements to facilities for active travel.

We did

Following the engagement period, all feedback was carefully analysed. Where written feedback was received, a system was established to identify key themes.

Below, we have responded to some of the key themes raised within written comments:

  • Road Safety: The council monitors collisions across the network on an annual basis to ensure targeted measures can be implemented in an effort to reduce casualties across the entire network.

  • Enforcement: The council works closely with colleagues within the local police force and community police to undertake targeted enforcement. There will be no changes to the levels of enforcement following the introduction of the new limits unless problem locations are identified. The Police will continue to enforce the speed limits as they do at present.

  • Investment in Infrastructure: This programme of works is being primarily funded by Public Health. The council has approved ringfenced budgets for improvements just as new pedestrian crossings and active travel routes. Where specific requests for pedestrian crossings have been made, these have been shared with the appropriate teams for consideration.

  • Additional speed reduction measures: Initially, the speed limit reductions will be implemented using only signs and lines as per the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Should there be persistent non-compliance of the posted speed limits, the council will explore the implementation of further speed management measures as appropriate.

Following a detailed review of feedback and comments, the project team held a workshop to identify locations where the proposals should be amended before they are presented again during the statutory TRO consultation.

Within the emerging TRO proposals, we are proposing the following amendments:

  • Baunton Lane – 20mph extended to junction with Cheltenham Road

  • Foxlease Lane – Reduced to 20mph

  • Witpit Lane – Reduced to 40mph

  • Gloucester Road – Reduced to 30mph from the end of the dual carriageway to north of Baunton Lane

  • Cheltenham Road – 30mph extended to existing speed limit change to the north east

  • Siddington Road – 30mph extended to the junction with Church Avenue

  • Burford Road/Stow Road crossroads – leave as existing 40mph

  • Cherrytree Lane – Reduce to 40mph

  • Spratsgate Lane – Extend 20mph to south of roundabout and reduce to 40mph to south of Park Way

  • Park Way – 20mph extended to the junction with Spratsgate Lane

  • Road from Swindon Road to South Cerney Road – Reduce to 30mph

To compare these amendments with the initial proposals, you can view the initial proposals on the map.

Next Steps

We are now taking the proposals forward to formal TRO consultation, and we anticipate that this will launch in autumn 2026.

As it stands, the process will follow our formal TRO process, which can be found on our website here. During this time, you will be able to submit written representations (objection, support or comment) by email or letter to the addresses on the Notices of Intention and Gloucestershire County Council’s TRO webpage. After the TRO consultation window closes, all representations made are considered by the relevant decision-maker, who will decide one of the following outcomes: proceed as proposed, proceed with modifications, or not proceed.

Once a decision has been made, we will communicate the decision and next steps. If approved for delivery, we will look to commence delivery of the scheme in Cirencester, Preston and Siddington in early 2027.


Thank you to all those who shared their feedback on the initial proposals for Safer Roads and Community 20s for Cirencester, Siddington and Preston.

We are now proceeding with the compilation of Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) applications, which will be taken forward to statutory public consultation in autumn 2026.

About the initial engagement

Between Monday 20 April and Friday 15 May 2026, we asked for members of the public to take part in the engagement on proposals to introduce 20mph limits on residential streets and in town and village centres, alongside complementary reductions on key routes through the Safer Roads project in Cirencester, Preston and Siddington.   

Together, these schemes aim to reduce collisions and make it safer and easier for people to walk, cycle and move around their communities. They are also expected to bring wider benefits such as better public health, less noise and improved local environments.  

Feedback was requested through an online survey and by leaving comments on the proposals on an online interactive map. There were also a number of events where people could speak to the project team about the proposals and discuss their feedback. Targeted stakeholder engagement was also carried out.

You said

A total of 185 respondents participated in the online survey, with the majority identifying themselves as local residents. Support for the proposed Community 20s programme was closely divided, with 49% of respondents supporting the proposals and 44% opposing them. Views on the associated Safer Roads measures were generally more favourable, with most proposed reductions on major roads receiving majority support, although support levels varied by location. Respondents were generally supportive of proposals, which looked to retain existing speed limits where the Council had proposed to do so, with between 62% and 69% supporting most retention proposals.

Feedback from the survey demonstrated a clear recognition of the importance of road safety, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, children, older people and disabled users. Many respondents felt that lower vehicle speeds would improve conditions for active travel and make crossing roads feel safer. Just over half of respondents agreed that the proposals would reduce deaths and injuries and improve safety when walking, wheeling or crossing roads. However, opinions were more divided regarding wider benefits such as encouraging active travel, reducing pollution, minimising journey time impacts and reducing driving costs.

The interactive map generated 121 comments, focusing primarily on proposed speed reductions, requests for additional locations to be considered, enforcement concerns, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and wider road safety issues. General comments echoed the themes identified through the survey, reinforcing the importance of enforcement, maintenance of existing infrastructure and improvements to facilities for active travel.

We did

Following the engagement period, all feedback was carefully analysed. Where written feedback was received, a system was established to identify key themes.

Below, we have responded to some of the key themes raised within written comments:

  • Road Safety: The council monitors collisions across the network on an annual basis to ensure targeted measures can be implemented in an effort to reduce casualties across the entire network.

  • Enforcement: The council works closely with colleagues within the local police force and community police to undertake targeted enforcement. There will be no changes to the levels of enforcement following the introduction of the new limits unless problem locations are identified. The Police will continue to enforce the speed limits as they do at present.

  • Investment in Infrastructure: This programme of works is being primarily funded by Public Health. The council has approved ringfenced budgets for improvements just as new pedestrian crossings and active travel routes. Where specific requests for pedestrian crossings have been made, these have been shared with the appropriate teams for consideration.

  • Additional speed reduction measures: Initially, the speed limit reductions will be implemented using only signs and lines as per the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. Should there be persistent non-compliance of the posted speed limits, the council will explore the implementation of further speed management measures as appropriate.

Following a detailed review of feedback and comments, the project team held a workshop to identify locations where the proposals should be amended before they are presented again during the statutory TRO consultation.

Within the emerging TRO proposals, we are proposing the following amendments:

  • Baunton Lane – 20mph extended to junction with Cheltenham Road

  • Foxlease Lane – Reduced to 20mph

  • Witpit Lane – Reduced to 40mph

  • Gloucester Road – Reduced to 30mph from the end of the dual carriageway to north of Baunton Lane

  • Cheltenham Road – 30mph extended to existing speed limit change to the north east

  • Siddington Road – 30mph extended to the junction with Church Avenue

  • Burford Road/Stow Road crossroads – leave as existing 40mph

  • Cherrytree Lane – Reduce to 40mph

  • Spratsgate Lane – Extend 20mph to south of roundabout and reduce to 40mph to south of Park Way

  • Park Way – 20mph extended to the junction with Spratsgate Lane

  • Road from Swindon Road to South Cerney Road – Reduce to 30mph

To compare these amendments with the initial proposals, you can view the initial proposals on the map.

Next Steps

We are now taking the proposals forward to formal TRO consultation, and we anticipate that this will launch in autumn 2026.

As it stands, the process will follow our formal TRO process, which can be found on our website here. During this time, you will be able to submit written representations (objection, support or comment) by email or letter to the addresses on the Notices of Intention and Gloucestershire County Council’s TRO webpage. After the TRO consultation window closes, all representations made are considered by the relevant decision-maker, who will decide one of the following outcomes: proceed as proposed, proceed with modifications, or not proceed.

Once a decision has been made, we will communicate the decision and next steps. If approved for delivery, we will look to commence delivery of the scheme in Cirencester, Preston and Siddington in early 2027.


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