City council to launch Penkhull 20mph trial as part of road safety drive

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is improving road safety in Penkhull by trialling its first 20 miles per hour experimental zone.

It follows concerns raised by residents and elected members about vehicle speeds and road safety in the area.

The scheme will introduce a 20mph speed limit on several roads across the area through an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO)

By slowing traffic, it aims to reduce the risk and severity of road traffic collisions, improve air quality and create a safer environment for residents, pedestrians and cyclists.

The new speed limit is expected to come into force from Monday 9 February 2026, once all signs and road markings are in place.

The experimental order will run for an initial six months, during which the council will monitor its impact.

Feedback from residents, businesses and road users will be considered before any decision is made on whether the scheme should become permanent.

The council will write to households in the affected area with details of the scheme and how to submit any comments and feedback.

Anyone who wants to comment on the experimental order can do so in writing up until 9 August 2026.

Details of the scheme, including the roads covered and how to provide feedback, are available via the council’s public consultation portal.

"This trial puts local people’s concerns at the heart of our work to make neighbourhoods safer. By trialling the scheme, we can assess whether lower speeds help to reduce risk, improve air quality and create a safer, more pleasant environment for everyone. We will monitor the results carefully and listen to residents before any decision on extending the trial or making the scheme permanent."

— Councillor Amjid Wazir OBE, cabinet member for enforcement and city pride at Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Residents are invited to provide feedback in writing by 9 August 2026. Traffic.orders@stoke.gov.uk quoting reference DF/ETRO19/2025