Liverpool City Council has published a notice proposing a 20mph speed limit for the entire length of Railway Street in Garston. If implemented, drivers would be prohibited from exceeding 20mph on the road at all times, subject to the outcome of the consultation.
Proposal Details
The order is made under sections 1, 2 and 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Any objections received that are not withdrawn will be considered before a decision is made on whether to make the order operative.
Plans and documents can be inspected at the Planning and Regulatory Team, City Law and Governance, Legal Services, and the Transport and Highways, Parking and Traffic Orders Team, both on the 4th Floor of the Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool L3 1AH. Documents are available Monday to Friday between 9:15am and 4pm.
How to Have Your Say
Comments, support, or objections should be submitted in writing on or before September 3, 2026, to the Head of Law (Planning and Regulatory), quoting reference CLG/LS/PRT/NRB/TRO 10587/TM 3726. Emails can be sent to nevil.basnett@liverpool.gov.uk by the same deadline.
Potential Impact
Lower speed limits are intended to reduce collision risk and the severity of incidents on residential and mixed-use streets. Average speeds may reduce, potentially affecting journey times, especially off-peak. New 20mph signs and road markings would likely be required, with any physical traffic calming set out separately if proposed. Enforcement would be a matter for Merseyside Police and the council in line with relevant legislation.
Key Questions Answered
The proposed limit applies to the entire length of Railway Street near L19 2NE. If made, the 20mph limit would operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Full proposals, including the draft order and statement of reasons, are available for inspection at the Cunard Building. No exemptions are listed in the notice, though emergency services may have legal exemptions under separate legislation. A start date is not given; if the order is made, a commencement date would be confirmed in a subsequent notice. The council’s statement of reasons can be inspected with the draft order.
