Plaid councillors propose exemptions for key Wrexham roads

Plaid Cymru councillors in Wrexham have submitted a number of key roads for exemption from the 20mph speed limit.

The move came as a result of consultation with local residents in their wards and more widely throughout the borough.

Cllr Carrie Harper said: "We're in favour of reducing speeds to 20mph on residential streets and outside schools, medical centres and care homes so Plaid Cymru in Wrecsam has no problem with the intention of the policy. However, we made it clear before the scheme was introduced that we believed key arterial routes in and around Wrexham should be among the exemptions.

"Wrexham Council has only obtained 10 exemptions to the 20mph in comparison with Swansea that has more than 150. After consulting with our nine councillors and with the wider public, we've received many calls for key arterial routes to be exempted and we support the council looking at those seven roads on the grounds that they would not compromise pedestrian safety.

"There are others proposed by the general public that we have put forward to officers as well, as it's important that there is maximum engagement with residents from the council's perspective.

"We'll wait to hear back from the council on whether all or any of the proposals we've put forward are exempted."

These are the roads the Plaid Cymru group would like to be considered for exemption from the 20mph route and returned to 30mph:

• Mold Rd (B&Q roundabout to The Turf)
• A541 Mold Rd, Gwersyllt
• Chester Rd (from A483 to inner ring road)
• Holt Rd (from Greyhound to Tesco roundabout)
• Ruthin Rd (from A483 to Morrisons junction)
• Kingsmill Rd (from Kingsmill pub to Green Dragon lights)
• Cefn Rd (from 100m beyond Ysgol Morgan Llwyd to junction with Abenbury Rd)

There are additional roads proposed by local residents that Plaid Wrecsam has also submitted.