A consultation has opened on a 20mph traffic order which will cover 44 roads in the Salmestone Ward area, surrounding the QEQM Hospital area.

The consultation opened today (July 22) and runs until noon on August 15.

Kent County Council says the reason for the speed limit zone is: “In recent years the demand for the implementation of 20mph schemes had been increasing in response to both local and national campaigns, therefore Kent County Council is intending to implement 20mph Public Health Schemes in the following location, in Margate, Thanet.

“In addition, the various restrictions are to:

College Road: From its junction with Ramsgate Road to its junction with Hartsdown Road.

St Peters Road: Side road fronting properties 59 to 135 from its junction with Lister Road to its junction with St Peters Road.

The order area covers more than 1,000 homes.

Labour county councillor for Margate, Barry Lewis, said: “Following the success of the 20mph speed limit at Margate sea front I am delighted the county council is proposing to now have a 20mph limit around the hospital area which will protect families and their pets.”

To comment on the proposal go to: https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/various-roads-margate-amendment-16

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