Leanne shows support for 20mph zones

Community safety in Penarth a priority for Plaid

The Party of Wales Leader, Leanne Wood, has outlined her support for increasing the number of 20mph zones, saying:  “We now have more than 550 zones across Wales,  many of them funded by the Welsh Government."

Leanne Wood AM - leader of Plaid Cymru 

“When Plaid Cymru was in the coalition government, we encouraged councils to introduce such zones where they were needed, especially near schools."

“I very much welcome the proposals for 20mph zones in Penarth, as they can be a big help to reducing the speed of traffic and preventing serious accidents."

“Evidence suggests that reductions in speed limits save lives and reduce serious injuries.  A trial in Port Talbot, for example, led to a reduction of 48% in personal injuries.”

Ms Wood, who is an Assembly Member for South Wales Central, which includes Penarth, added: “As an Assembly, we must do all we can to encourage more 20mph zones to reduce casualties and make Wales one of the safest countries in the world for pedestrians.”

20’s Plenty for Penarth! 

Local campaign set to be launched

Groups and individuals from across Penarth are being invited to join a new campaign by local residents calling for a default 20mph speed limit in the town. The 20’s Plenty for Penarth group is being launched in the hope of making our residential streets and roads safer and healthier for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The move is part of a Europe-wide campaign and similar groups have already been established in many other towns and cities.

The local campaign will be launched with a public meeting at the Windsor Arms public house on Thursday 21^st March at 7pm, and Plaid Cymru Penarth would urge all who care for our local environment and the safety of our community to get involved. Entrance to the meeting is free and is open to all.

A website has been set up at www.penarth.20splentyforus.org.uk containing a petition and facility through which donations can be made via Paypal.