Decision details

Cooper Street, Springhead – Traffic Calming and 20mph Zone

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Oldham Borough Council is looking to promote the introduction of 20mph speed limits in residential areas and around schools throughout the borough of Oldham. The Cooper Street 20mph Zone has been identified as a priority site.
The purpose of this report is to consider the implementation of traffic calming measures and a permanent 20mph speed limit on Cooper Street and the surrounding residential streets.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the reduced speed limits and supporting traffic calming measures shown in the plan and schedule at the end of this report are approved

Reasons for the decision:

No alternative options have been considered

Alternative options considered:

Not applicable

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Jeannette Whitney, Technical Support Admin Email: ian.whitehead@oldham.gov.uk Email: jeanette.whitney@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 13/11/2025

Date of decision: 27/10/2025

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