A local elected representative has condemned Oxfordshire County Council for failing to update speed indicators in a town within the county, four years after speed restrictions were altered.
Witney emerged as one of the initial settlements across England, and the inaugural location in Oxfordshire, to implement extensive 20mph residential speed limits.
The initiative attracted significant debate at the time of its introduction.
Robert Courts, who represented Witney as a Member of Parliament, expressed opposition to the comprehensive nature of the scheme.
Meanwhile, Andrew Gant, who held the county council portfolio for highways, characterized the move as a significant development.
David Edwards-Hughes, currently serving as a councillor for Witney Town Council, has reproached the county council for failing to modify signage.
According to his account, certain road markings within the town continue to display the former 30mph restriction.
Edwards-Hughes reported that the issue had been previously raised with Oxfordshire County Council and was raised again during a recent council meeting, noting that a 30mph indicator remains visible on Curbridge Road.
Thames Valley Police offered no opposition to the scheme but indicated that enforcement would occur only when deemed necessary.
The modification formed part of Oxfordshire County Council’s broader strategy to reduce speed limits in communities expressing support for such measures, with expenditure anticipated to reach eight million pounds over the subsequent three-year period.
Robert Courts, the Conservative representative for Witney during that period, maintained that selective 20mph zones held merit in specific circumstances, particularly near educational establishments or locations presenting potential hazards, yet expressed concern that the approach adopted extended across the entire town rather than targeting particular areas.