Wells residents have until Wednesday, 11 November, to comment on proposed speed-limit, parking and traffic changes across the city.

The proposals include introducing 20mph limits on Wookey Hole Road, Ash Lane, Kennion Road and Milton Lane. Wells City Council says the lower limits are intended to improve safety for pedestrians, particularly children travelling to and from school.

The consultation also proposes bringing speed limits around Blake Road and Welsford Avenue into line with other residential areas.

Parking proposals include increasing the number of disabled spaces, changing some existing bays and restrictions, and managing the use of loading bays. The council says the plans form one phase of a wider programme, with other areas potentially considered later.

No changes have been approved. Feedback will be considered before the proposals go to Wells Full Council on 26 November. The city council will then submit its response and recommendations to Somerset Council. If approved, changes could be introduced over the winter.

Residents, businesses and other interested parties can view the proposals and submit their comments through the council's consultation. Responses made on social media will not count as formal submissions.

The consultation is separate from the 40mph proposals near Whitnell Corner, which Wells Nub News reported on last week.

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