Findings of Wem HGV survey published

The findings of a detailed survey of HGV movements in Wem and its hinterland have been published by Shropshire Council.

The survey was carried out in response to local concerns about the presence of HGVs in Wem town centre, in particular in Mill Street and High Street, and requests for an Environmental Weight Restriction to limit the number of HGVs accessing these locations.

Following complex analysis of the results, a summary of the key findings and the full technical report are now available on the Shropshire Council website.

A presentation of the findings and potential next steps is due to be made to Wem Town Council in the near future, followed by a drop-in session at which the public will be able to consider the information and provide feedback.

Simon Jones, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for highways and transport, said:

“The survey findings have been carefully analysed and we’re satisfied that they are a reasonable reflection of the current behaviour of HGVs in Wem. We’ll now look to arrange an opportunity to present the results and potential next steps to Wem Town Council early in 2017, followed by a public drop-in session where the public can consider the information and provide feedback on the next steps.”

Pauline Dee, Shropshire Councillor for Wem, said:

“I look forward to hearing the views of the Wem Town Council and members of the public when the drop-in session is held in the new year. We have been concerned for many years about the amount of traffic that comes into Wem and the impact it has on residents lives and the property that is damaged because of the width and length of some of the HGVs.”

Chris Mellings, Shropshire Councillor for Wem, said:

“Traffic issues have long been a concern for local people. The proposed drop in event will be a good opportunity for people to come along to log these concerns and their ideas & suggestions as to how the impact of traffic movement both within & through Wem can be improved.”