c. Licensing and traffic calming measures

Parish and town councils play an important advisory role in licensing and traffic calming, working with principal authorities. While they don't have direct control over licensing decisions, they can influence outcomes by submitting concerns about public safety or community impact.

They are statutory consultees in the licensing process and can request reviews of existing licenses if issues arise.

In traffic safety, they actively advocate for measures like speed limits, road signage, and pedestrian crossings, and may fund smaller-scale projects such as speed indicators or community-led initiatives.

Through neighbourhood plans, they can include traffic management provisions, aligned with broader authority policies.

Overall, they serve as community advocates, ensuring local concerns are represented in licensing and traffic safety decisions.

Useful links:

• Community Speedwatch
• GOV.UK - Department for Transport
• GOV.UK - Traffic calming
• GOV.UK - Traffic calming guidance
• Local Government Association - Licences, regulations and trading standards
• Local Government Association - Public protection services: councillor handbook
• 20's Plenty for Us