20mph Speed Limits Introduced, Planned Near Multiple UK Schools to Enhance Safety

Several local councils across the UK are implementing or proposing 20mph speed limits near schools to enhance road safety for children and the wider community. In Lowestoft, a new 20mph zone was unveiled outside Gunton Primary Academy to protect pupils, families, and local wildlife, made possible by collaboration between Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Highways, and the Gunton Residents Association. Shropshire Council has launched a consultation to reduce speed limits near Holy Trinity Primary School in Oswestry, which includes introducing no-stopping zones to improve pedestrian safety. East Dunbartonshire Council is introducing a 20mph speed limit on over 300 roads, including major routes, aiming to reduce traffic speeds and improve safety following public consultation. Meanwhile, in Fareham, a motion led by Liberal Democrat councillors is pushing for 20mph limits around schools, citing significant reductions in fatality risk, air pollution, and noise, and is backed by local community campaigns. These initiatives reflect a broader commitment to safer streets near schools through community engagement and government action.