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37. Wookey Traffic

    1. Following a discussion between some Wookey residents and some councillors from Wookey Parish Council we sent a request to Somerset County Council (SCC) to see if a 20mph speed limit in Wookey was appropriate.

    2. SCC then carried out a traffic speed survey with the following results:
       Wookey Speed Survey Results 

    3. We then received a report from Somerset Highways. Here is an extract:
       "Thank you for your most recent email requesting further explanation of the recent speeds surveys undertaken in Wookey and any possible action I intend to make as a result.
       I have cross checked the results with other speed data that has recently become available to Somerset County Council and can confirm that the readings taken were a true and accurate reflection of speeds in this vicinity. The speed surveys were most encouraging with low speeds entering, exiting, and travelling through the village. As a result, based upon the speed evidence, the (lack of) Police recorded injury collisions and the environment and geometry of the roads in Wookey acting as natural traffic calming, I cannot warrant spending my limited funds or resources on a hollow scheme such as reducing the speed limit to 20mph.
       Whilst the Parish are entitled to investigate the possibility of self-funding a 20mph limit, it is my strong professional opinion that this would not be a judicious spend of community funds"

    4. This report and the survey results were then discussed at the Wookey Parish Council Meeting on 24th April and the conclusion was drawn that a speed limit of 20mph was not necessary.