Introduce a 20MPH speed limit throughout Tewin Village
The Issue
Living in Tewin Village has its charm, but it also comes with significant challenges to road safety. The streets throughout the village, and especially the three major entry points of Churchfield Road, Hertford Road and Upper Green Road, are narrow and winding, adorned with hedges, constrictions and restricted lines of sight, with no footpaths. Just stepping outside in Churchfield Road to open up the Church of a morning has become a hazardous endeavour, and cycling to work or the gym feels like taking a risk with every journey. Cars are much larger now, faster and insulated from their surrounding environment.
The lack of a safe speed limit poses a serious risk to everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, horse-riders, motorists and children alike. I have seen people wheeling pushchairs along Churchfield Road back to the farm entrance! We have also experienced deaths on the Mimram Bridge at Tewin Lodge and countless accidents immediately outside our cottage, some cars being written off entirely. Tewin Village deserves a safer environment where its residents can walk freely, cycle without fear, and coexist harmoniously with the nature that surrounds us.
Implementing a 20 MPH speed limit throughout the village is a pragmatic and urgently needed solution. Lowering the speed would significantly reduce the chances of accidents, making the roads safer for everyone. In villages similar to ours, studies have shown that reducing the speed limit not only decreases accident rates but also enhances the quality of life by reducing noise pollution and allowing residents to feel more secure in their own community.
Evidence from numerous safety organizations indicates that lower speed limits dramatically cut down on road traffic accidents. For instance, the UK Department for Transport has consistently found that decreasing the speed of vehicles is one of the most effective ways to improve road safety.
This call for a speed limit is not merely a precaution, but a necessity for preserving life and fostering a better living experience. Let us come together to create a safer, quieter, and more enjoyable Tewin Village for everyone.
Please sign this petition to urge the local authorities to introduce a 20 MPH speed limit throughout Tewin Village. Your support could be the catalyst for change that protects lives and enhances our community's well-being. Together, we can make a difference.
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TODAY BY GOING TO www.change.org/TEWIN20MPH
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The Issue
Living in Tewin Village has its charm, but it also comes with significant challenges to road safety. The streets throughout the village, and especially the three major entry points of Churchfield Road, Hertford Road and Upper Green Road, are narrow and winding, adorned with hedges, constrictions and restricted lines of sight, with no footpaths. Just stepping outside in Churchfield Road to open up the Church of a morning has become a hazardous endeavour, and cycling to work or the gym feels like taking a risk with every journey. Cars are much larger now, faster and insulated from their surrounding environment.
The lack of a safe speed limit poses a serious risk to everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, horse-riders, motorists and children alike. I have seen people wheeling pushchairs along Churchfield Road back to the farm entrance! We have also experienced deaths on the Mimram Bridge at Tewin Lodge and countless accidents immediately outside our cottage, some cars being written off entirely. Tewin Village deserves a safer environment where its residents can walk freely, cycle without fear, and coexist harmoniously with the nature that surrounds us.
Implementing a 20 MPH speed limit throughout the village is a pragmatic and urgently needed solution. Lowering the speed would significantly reduce the chances of accidents, making the roads safer for everyone. In villages similar to ours, studies have shown that reducing the speed limit not only decreases accident rates but also enhances the quality of life by reducing noise pollution and allowing residents to feel more secure in their own community.
Evidence from numerous safety organizations indicates that lower speed limits dramatically cut down on road traffic accidents. For instance, the UK Department for Transport has consistently found that decreasing the speed of vehicles is one of the most effective ways to improve road safety.
This call for a speed limit is not merely a precaution, but a necessity for preserving life and fostering a better living experience. Let us come together to create a safer, quieter, and more enjoyable Tewin Village for everyone.
Please sign this petition to urge the local authorities to introduce a 20 MPH speed limit throughout Tewin Village. Your support could be the catalyst for change that protects lives and enhances our community's well-being. Together, we can make a difference.
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TODAY BY GOING TO www.change.org/TEWIN20MPH
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Petition created on 31 July 2026