Action on speeding in Towcester

12.00.00am GMT Wed 25th Mar 2009

Following several complaints about speeding on Buckingham Way, Highfields and Wood Burcote Scott met with Police to see a speed gun in use. The speed gun had been purchased by a Lib Dem Councillor for the local Police to cut speeding in the ward.

Scott said "Maybe this is something to be considered in Towcester. I have seen parents and children almost hit by cars on Buckingham Way first hand and it's only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt."

The issue of speeding on some of Towcesters roads is not a new one but it is one that is becoming more prevalent. It is a wonder that this issue has not been seriously addressed by the County Highways Department before. With the towns County Councillor having been in post for 12 years it is shameful that she has not resolved this, especially since she has been a cabinet member for the last four years.