Essex Police and the Safer Essex Roads Partnership are holding a public meeting at the Sainsbury’s in Stanway, Colchester, Essex, on 18 March 2026. This event allows local people to give their feedback on a new plan called the Essex Safer Speeds Strategy, which looks at ways to make roads safer across the county.
The plan, led by Essex County Council, aims to stop all road deaths and serious injuries by the year 2040. This goal follows a sharp rise in fatalities, with 60 people dying on roads in Essex during 2025, which was the highest number of deaths recorded in the county since 2016.
One of the main ideas in the proposal is to introduce 20mph speed limits on “people-focused” streets where there are many people walking and near local schools. Council officials want to hear from residents, workers, and commuters to see how these changes might affect their daily travel and safety in urban areas.
The public consultation will run for six weeks in total. People who cannot attend the event in Stanway can still share their opinions online until the process ends on 26 April 2026. The feedback collected will help the council decide on the final version of the safety measures for the community.
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