Consultation launched over 20mph speed limit at isles’ schools

The Council has launched a public consultation on a proposed new variable 20mph speed limit at Orkney’s island schools.

This would bring them into line with Mainland schools which already have these in place.

The draft order – under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – proposes to create a variable 20mph speed limit on sections of the following roads outside the schools:

• B9063, Eday for a distance of 357m.
• B9046, Flotta for a distance of 253m.
• Howar Road, North Ronaldsay for a distance of 433m.
• B9047, North Walls for a distance of 420m.
• School Road, Papa Westray for a distance of 362m.
• B9064, Rousay for a distance of 400m.
• Airfield Road, Sanday for a distance of 317m and School Road, Sanday for a distance of 172m.
• B9059, Shapinsay for a distance of 346m.
• B9060, Stronsay for a distance of 305m.
• B9066, Westray for a distance of 300m and Noup Road, Westray for a distance of 210m.

All relevant documents can be viewed at the Customer Services buildings in Kirkwall and Warehouse Buildings in Stromness during opening hours and online at www.orkney.gov.uk

Any objections to the proposals should be sent in writing to the Director of Neighbourhood Services and Infrastructure, Orkney Islands Council, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1NY or by email to developmentandinfrastructure@orkney.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 26 May 2023.