Founder & Campaign Director, 20's Plenty for Us

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  • commented on Info 2023-09-25 09:00:24 +0100
    Hi Donald

    A caravan on the Llyn peninsula is an excellent choice. I have one myself and drove down there last weekend. I am not sure where you drove from. I live in the NorthWest of England and it usually takes 2.5 hrs to get there. For me I can travel from Warrington where there is a 20mph limit on most roads and then after crossing the border its 81 miles before I reach the first 20mph limit in Y Ffor which is a couple of hundred metres long, followed by a 20mph limit in Pwllheli. And we both know that you are lucky to get above 10mph in Pwllheli most of the time.

    Local authorities have not “opted out” towns/villages, but can set 30mph as an exception on parts of the community which had a 30mph limit but no houses, etc and where they can justify a higher limit than 20mph. Its why you will mainly find 30mph retained at the edge of a town/village with 20mph as the norm inside. Of course with the national limit changing on one day, local authorities could not instantly change the signs so there were some unavoidable anomalies in signage. I think these will be resolved fairly quickly.

    For me, the big advantage is that my grandchildren now have a 20mph route to the beach and a far more pleasant environment to be on holiday in. Experience from 20mph limits in England is that people do get used to it and what may have been a shock and initially confusing does become accepted. I think it will be great for tourism. If you are one of the 20 million people in England with a 20mph limit on your street (or one of the millions from continental Europe with a 30km/h limit) then who would want to walk to the beach or around a resort on roads where speeds 50% higher are endorsed.

    With regard to a 25mph limit, this is not so beneficial for casualties and is not allowed by the UK Government. UK-wide regulations only allow speed limits in 10mph increments.

    I am sure that in time you will see the benefits and get as used to 20mph as you are with 30mph so that you can keep enjoying the Llyn.

  • published Astounding results in Wales in Briefings 2023-09-24 14:56:40 +0100

    Astounding results in Wales

    Astounding results in Wales just one week after 20mph rollout show a 2.9mph reduction in average speeds.

    One week to the day after Wales introduced widespread 20mph limits across the country, Agilysis have released a report* analysing the impact of traffic speeds over hundreds of miles of road.

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  • The 73-year old who started Britain's 20mph revolution

    Reprinted from THE SUNDAY TIMES 24th September 2023

    A grassroots campaign that started in a terrace in Cheshire has achieved a big milestone with Wales’s new limit. It’s only a matter of time before the whole UK follows suit, says its founder

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  • published 20's Plenty Conference 2023 in Events 2023-08-30 14:24:12 +0100

    20's Plenty Conference 2023

    Are you interested in the adoption of 20mph limits in urban and village areas?

    Do your responsibilities include any of these :-

    • Developing speed limit policies?
    • Setting speed limits?
    • Developing active travel?
    • Public Health?
    • Transport equality?
    • Community cohesion?
    • Noise abatement?
    • Emission control?
    • Road danger reduction?
    • Child mobility?

    Or maybe you just want your place to be a better place to be?

    If so then the 20's Plenty for Scotland will bring together experienced and respective speakers presenting on issues that will help you understand the place for 20mph limits in your places.

    This conference will highlight both the national 20mph limit set by Wales in September and also the plans in Scotland for its 20mph roll-out by 2025. It will feature implementations and results from the  20mph cities of Edinburgh and London as well as from Scottish Borders Council. An international perspective on 30km/h and 20mph limits will be given by the European Transport Safety Council and we will hear from Public Health professionals on the influence of street speeds on population health.

    The conference will give valuable insights into the developing best practice around 20mph limits.

    Speakers

    • Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Wales
    • Kaarina Ruta, Transport Assistant, Welsh Local Government Association
    • Cllr Scott Arthur, Principal Policy Lead - Roads, City of Edinburgh Council
    • Ellen Townsend, Policy Director, European Transport Safety Council
    • Will Norman, Walking and Cycling Commissioner for Mayor of London
    • Philippa Gilhooly, Team Leader for Traffic and Road Safety Management, Scottish Borders Council
    • Dr Sarah Jones, Consultant in Environmental Public Health, Public Health Wales
    • Dr Margaret Douglas, Consultant in Public Health, Public Health Scotland
    • Fiona Hyslop, Minister of Transport, Scottish Government (invited)
    • Gail MacGregor, Environment and Economy Spokesperson, COSLA (invited)

    Delegate fees are set to provide a very cost-effective and informative day for delegates.

    For Public Sector delegates the fee is £95

    For Private Sector delegates the fee is £175

    If you are a 20's Plenty campaigner please contact us directly at [email protected] 

    Book here for the conference

    WHEN
    December 07, 2023 at 9:30am
    WHERE
    City of Edinburgh Council Chambers
    253 High St
    Edinburgh EH1 1YJ
    United Kingdom
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  • published Critique of the anti-20mph Senedd petition in Briefings 2023-06-27 10:44:57 +0100

    Critique of the anti-20mph Senedd petition

    A petition to the Senedd was made and has attracted 21,920 signatures. The Senedd petitions committee has agreed that the petition should be debated by Senedd and this is to be done on 28th June 2023.

    We explore how the setting of the national 20mph limit for Wales has followed all required legislative procedures and included extensive involvement of politicians, local authorities, stakeholders, NGOs, government agencies and the public. It has also had 5 years of detailed investigation of its benefits and is in line with UK and International best practice. 

    Members of Senedd should be congratulated in approving this important legislation which will bring wide benefits to the country.

    We believe that Members of Senedd should reject this petition when it is debated on 28th June 2023, and here we explain why.

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  • published Danny Dorling 2023-05-08 15:40:53 +0100

  • published Diolch am 20 Banner in Stickers and Banners 2023-04-22 09:03:22 +0100

    Diolch am 20 Banner

    Here you can purchase our banners. They are 2m x 70cm and constructed of 225grm/sq.m polyester fabric with eyelets. 

    Prices are :-

    £55 for one banner inc post and packing.

    £100 for two banners inc post and packing.

    To place an order click on the relevant amount on the left for the quantity you require, click 'next' to enter your address before making the payment. Please allow 3-5 days for delivery.

    If you require a larger quantity or delivery outside of the UKemail us for a quotation.

    *After entering details a button showing "Continue to PayPal" will take you to a page where you can either pay by PayPal or a Credit/Debit Card.

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  • Developing Cornwall’s 20mph Programme: a rural Case Study

    Cornwall’s Conservative group won majority control of the County Council in May 2021 with a manifesto that promised 20mph with resident support. 

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  • Millions of people will benefit from the Welsh 20mph limit from Sept 2023

    The debate on the default 20mph limit coming to residential areas in Wales often focusses on what it means for drivers.  Yet, for residential areas it makes little difference to journey times. The real impact of 20mph limits will be felt by the millions of people who use our streets whilst not in motors. Those using their legs.

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  • published Newyddion Mawrth/Ebrill 2023 in Newsletters Cymraeg 2023-03-30 19:59:45 +0100

    Newyddion Mawrth/Ebrill 2023

    Ar 17 Medi 2023 bydd y rhan fwyaf o derfynau cyflymder 30mya yn newid i 20mya yng Nghymru fel y terfyn cyflymder cenedlaethol newydd. Dyma dorri tir newydd yn y DU. Mae 20’s Plenty for Us yn helpu unrhyw un sydd am groesawu’r newid hwn, fel y gall pawb ohonom helpu i wneud strydoedd Cymru yn deg unwaith eto. Gall ein tudalennau gwe helpu i roi’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i chi a’ch ysbrydoli.

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  • published Newsletters in Wales 2023-03-30 19:58:26 +0100

  • published Newsletters English in Newsletters 2023-03-30 19:54:55 +0100

  • published Newsletters Cymraeg in Newsletters 2023-03-30 19:54:36 +0100

  • published News March/April 2023 in Newsletters English 2023-03-30 19:53:45 +0100

    News March/April 2023

    On 17th Sept 2023 most 30mph limits will change to 20mph in Wales as the new national limit. This is a first for the UK. 20’s Plenty for Us is assisting anyone who wants to welcome this change, so that we can all help to make Welsh streets fair again.  Our web pages can help keep you informed and inspired.

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  • published Graphics in Resources 2023-03-20 21:26:42 +0000

    Graphics

    Here we show some graphics that may be used. You can right click on any of the images to download them. We have more universal graphics available on our main resources page here. And you can download the graphics from the Welsh Government website here.


    Our logo

    White background

    Transparent 20s Plenty logo

    Transparent background


    Our latest range of graphics are here

    Diolch am 20/Thanks for 20 as a .jpg

    Diolch am 20/Thanks for 20 as a .png

    Bumper.jpg

     

    Welsh Government 20mph Dragon

    WG 20mph Dragon

     

    Get Ready for 20  Welsh Government Graphics







    Safer at 20 Welsh Government Graphics

      

     

    Welsh people benefitting graphic

     

     


  • Diolch am 20/Thanks for 20 Wheelie Bin Stickers

    Here you can purchase our Wheelie Bin Stickers. These are 22cm x 31cm in size and made of durable sticky backed vinyl.

    Wheelie Bin Sticker

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  • published Diolch am 20 Window Sticker in Stickers and Banners 2023-03-20 15:42:02 +0000

    Diolch am 20 Window Sticker

    Here you can purchase our Diolch am 20 Window stickers. These are 22cm x 31cm in size and made of transparent cling on vinyl.

    Wheelie Bin Sticker

    Prices are:-

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    To place an order click on the relevant amount on the left for the quantity you require, click 'next' to enter your address before making the payment. Please allow 3-5 days for delivery.

    If you require a larger quantity or delivery outside of the UKemail us for a quotation.

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  • published Thanks for 20 Window Sticker in Stickers and Banners 2023-03-20 15:41:17 +0000

    Thanks for 20 Window Sticker

    Here you can purchase our Thanks for 20 Window stickers. These are 22cm x 31cm in size and made of transparent cling on vinyl.

    Wheelie Bin Sticker

    Prices are:-

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    To place an order click on the relevant amount on the left for the quantity you require, click 'next' to enter your address before making the payment. Please allow 3-5 days for delivery.

    If you require a larger quantity or delivery outside of the UKemail us for a quotation.

    *After entering details a button showing "Continue to PayPal" will take you to a page where you can either pay by PayPal or a Credit/Debit Card.

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  • Diolch am 20/Thanks for 20 Bumper Sticker

    Here you can purchase our Bumper Stickers. These are 24cm x 8.4cm in size and made of durable sticky backed vinyl.

    Diolch am 20 Bumper Sticker

    Prices are:-

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    To place an order click on the relevant amount on the left for the quantity you require, click 'next' to enter your address before making the payment. Please allow 3-5 days for delivery.

    If you require a larger quantity or delivery outside of the UKemail us for a quotation.

    *After entering details a button showing "Continue to PayPal" will take you to a page where you can either pay by PayPal or a Credit/Debit Card.

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  • published Stickers and Banners in Resources 2023-03-20 15:08:07 +0000

    Stickers

    Our stickers are available for purchase and you can add them to wheelie bins, cars, windows or bicycles to make your campaign noticed locally.

    Wheelie Bin Stickers

    These are 22 x 31 cms in durable sticky backed plastic. You can order them here.

    Wheelie Bin Sticker  

    Window Stickers

    These are 22 x 31 cm in transparent film to stick on the inside of windows. You can order them in Cymraeg or English

     Window Sticker Cymraeg Window Sticker English  

    Bumper or Surface Mounted Stickers

    These are 24cm x 8.4 cm in durable sticky backed plastic. You can order them here.

    Bumper Sticker  

    Banners

    Our Diolch am 20 banners are 2m x 70cm. These can also be combined with our normal school banners as below. You can order them here.

     

    We can also create customised banners for your town, school or community. 

    Please contact us to discuss your preferences.