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The next Central Assembly Meeting – September 23rd, 6pm – 8pm at the Quaker Meeting House

By admin | Published: September 3, 2010
The next Central Assembly Meeting takes place on: Thursday September 23rd, 6pm – 8pm at the Quaker Meeting House, St James St, Sheffield.
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Anna Semlyen joins The 20’s Plenty National Campaign

By admin | Published: September 3, 2010
After having recently received wide recognition for its success in its campaigns, 20’s Plenty for Us have announced that  Anna Semlyen has joined the organisation as Campaign Manager. For more information see the national 20s plenty site. http://www.20splentyforus.org.uk/press_releases.htm
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20s plenty, national news.

By admin | Published: July 21, 2010
At the National Transport Awards in Manchester, Portsmouth City Council was the winner in the road safety, traffic management and enforcement category. In 2008 Portsmouth became the first city in Britain to have a 20mph safety limit on almost all residential streets. The council scheme, funded by the government, has brought the city national attention [...]
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Sheffield on the Move – 22nd July

By admin | Published: July 21, 2010
20s plenty for Sheffield members will be attending the next Sheffield on the Move forum on Thursday 22nd July. We will report developments on the Councils implementation of 20mph as a default limit in residential areas and the city centre, and our response. http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/policies-plans-performances/sheffield-on-the-move
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Council report to Highways Committee – July 8th 2010

By admin | Published: July 12, 2010
Scroll down the linked page to the list of attached files on the agenda page for the July 8th Highways Committee. http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/cabinet-highways-committee/agendas-2010/agenda-8th-july-2010 The report sets out a response to two petitions requesting area wide 20 mph speed limits in the City Centre and all residential areas.
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Interesting Developments – council to consider extending 20mph zones

By admin | Published: July 4, 2010
reported in the local press, July 1st http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/More-20mph-zones–but.6394292.jp
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20 mph residentials on BBC Breakfast – June 29th

By admin | Published: June 28, 2010
Debate on 20 mph speed limits as the default for residential roads on BBC Breakfast at 6:40 and 7:40 in the morning. Interviews will include Dr Nick Foreman who recently wrote an article for the British Medical Journal on his personal experiences of a 20mph collision and the Association of British Drivers.
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Next 20s plenty meeting – Monday July 12th

By admin | Published: June 8, 2010
The next meeting of the 20s plenty for Sheffield group  will be held on the Monday 12th July from 7.30 pm. Venue 340 Glossop Rd  S10 2HW
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Community Assembly (south), 10th June

By admin | Published: June 2, 2010
The next meeting of the South community Assembly  , which covers the four wards of Gleadless Valley, Graves Park, Beauchief and Greenhill and Nether Edge, is on Thursday 10 June 2010 – 6.30pm at Common Ground, St Peter’s Church, Empire Road, Sheffield, Nether Edge. Is anyone who lives in these wards able to get along and make the [...]
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The day I hit a child at 20mph – article originally from the Independent

By admin | Published: May 28, 2010
A very sobering read. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-day-i-hit-a-child-at-20mph-ndash-and-realised-the-speed-limit-must-be-cut-1985069.html
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