Notice of Motion - Speed limits in new developments

Committee report · Full Council · Tue 10 Feb 2026 · East Sussex County Council

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Councillor Field has submitted a Notice of Motion about speed limits in new developments, seconded by Councillor Wright. p1 p2

The motion asks the Cabinet to consider a maximum speed limit of 20mph when adopting roads in new developments. p6

The motion says evidence shows 20mph limits increase a pedestrian's chance of survival if hit by a car, improve quality of life for those living in a 20mph zone, lead to calmer streets and improved community cohesion, and reduce pollution. p3 p4 p5 p6

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p1REPORT OF THE CABINET NOTICE OF MOTION – SPEED LIMITS IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS
p2MOTION WORDING The following Notice of Motion has been submitted by Councillor Field and seconded by Councillor Wright.
p3Evidence shows that 20mph limits: • increases a pedestrian's chance of survival if hit by a car
p4• improves the quality of life for those living in a 20mph zone
p5• leads to calmer streets and improved community cohesion
p6• reduces pollution This Council requests the Cabinet to: Consider implementing a maximum speed limit of 20mph when adopting roads in new developments.

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Full Council agenda · Committee agenda
Amendment - NoM · Committee report
Appendix 1, Full Council · Committee report
Appendix 1a, Full Council · Committee report
Appendix 2, Full Council · Committee report
Appendix 3, Full Council · Committee report
Appendix 4a, Full Council · Committee report
Item 7 - NoM - Briefing note · Committee report
Minutes of the meeting held on 2 December 2025 · Committee report
Notice of Motion · Committee report
Full Council minutes · Committee minutes
Questions from County Councillors · Committee report
Questions from members of the public · Committee report
Report of the Cabinet · Committee report
Revised NoM - Speed limits in new developments · Committee report

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