Decision details

The proposal followed a matter raised by the local Member Mr P. King CC, regarding an inconsistency in the speed limits when approaching and leaving Newton Harcourt.
The National Speed Limit applied on the eastern side of the village, while a 50mph Speed Limit was in place on the western side.
A speed survey that was undertaken on Glen Road, to the east of Newton Harcourt, confirmed that vehicle speeds were conducive to a 50mph Speed Limit. Implementing a 50mph speed limit to the east of the village would therefore bring consistency with the existing 50mph Speed Limit to the west.
Leicestershire Police were in support of the proposed change.
Separately, an irregularity was identified in the existing 2021 Kibworth & Saddington Speed Limit Order. This required an administrative correction only, with no change to the extents.

To implement a 50mph Speed Limit on Glen Road, Newton Harcourt and Newton Lane, Great Glen, and to correct an irregularity in the existing 2021 Kibworth & Saddington Speed Limit Order.

The statutory consultation was carried out for a period of three weeks between 12th March and 2nd April 2026.
It was advertised in the local press and published on the Leicestershire County Council’s website. All statutory consultees were contacted as part of the consultation process.
One representation was received from Great Glen Parish Council in support of the proposal. No objections were received.
The local Member Mr P. King CC raised no objections on the 50mph speed limit proposal.
Mr H. Fowler CC was informed of the
administrative correction for awareness and raised no objections.