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DORSET COUNCIL- WEST PURBECK REPORT We’ll all get through the crisis With music and song and laughter
And be back to join our mates Soon every bell would be ringing.

Just hoping I’m not far too wide
20mph limits – A guide to To fit though the flaming gates! When hearts are heavy and eyes look
sad
principle and process The sky looks dark and grey
© Jan Beaumont
This was discussed at a recent meeting But when hearts are happy and eyes
of Bere Regis Parish Council and may look glad
well be of interest to other Parish A Christmas gift Then it’s a lovely day.
Councils who would like to know what is

involved. Below is a template for the
items that need to be addressed and "I wrote 'A Christmas gift' in 1979 and If I were a fairy on a Christmas tree
considered before a project can be entered it in a song contest at 2CR I’d give them a gift from up above
approved. Although the Index of Radio Station. It came 3rd and was I’d give them the message of
Multiple Deprivation (IMD) is referred to it will have little effect as far as I can see broadcast on 2CR Radio at the time. It's Christmas
for Purbeck based schemes. For those of you interested in this the IMD details can also available to hear on YouTube with And fill every heart with love.
be found on line at https://apps.geowessex.com/insights/Data/Topic/Deprivation a video created especially for it"

The Department of Transport has encouraged highway authorities to introduce If I were a fairy on a Christmas tree
20mph limits in urban areas and village streets that are primarily residential. Dorset If I were a fairy on a Christmas tree I’d give them goodwill and mirth
Council supports in principle the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones I’d give everyone a magic gift
where appropriate to do so. For speed limit changes to be considered by Dorset I’d give them the gift of happiness I’d fill every heart with understanding
Council a formal request should be received from either the local Dorset The happiness that gives life a lift. And give them love and peace on
Councillor and/or the parish/town council. This policy sets out the background to Earth -
such limits and the criteria that the Council will use to consider whether to Christmas is love and peace on Earth.
introduce such limits and how potential schemes would be prioritised across the If I were a fairy on a Christmas tree Eileen Richardson
county. I’d give them the gift of singing
https://tinyurl.com/ER-Xmas
Department for Transport (DfT) criteria underpins all speed limit reduction requests.
The main reference document is DfT. circular 01/2013 ‘Setting Local Speed Limits’.
Threshold criteria for initial consideration of potential 20mph limits/zones. The A Stitch in Time The five will give way, in time to six.
Council will evaluate schemes against this methodology on a location by Once upon a time, in the shire of
location basis. Unless in exceptional circumstances, locations will not be If you have the notion for what to do, Devon,
considered for 20mph schemes where any of the following apply: A stitch in time could well save two. My rested spirit reached out for seven.
If it saves two, it seems to me, When you get to seven, and the hour is
1. they are on A or B class roads;
With care and attention, that may be late,
2. they have existing mean speeds above 30 mph; three. By candlelight, it may save eight,
With three in the bag, that opens the But, a good example of very bad
3. there is no significant community support as assessed by the local County
Councillor. In assessing community support, Councillors should review the views of door, rhyme,
town/parish councils and local residents’ views. To an outside chance of saving four. And it’s worth repeating, to underline,
If you’re willing to put in work and A good example of very bad rhyme,
Locations will then only be considered for 20 mph limits or zones if two out of three strive,
of the following criteria are met: Is when a stitch in time, saves nine.
With imagination, the tally is five.

For skilful people, who know a few Paul J Openshaw October 2020
tricks,

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