Holyhead Traffic Management Scheme (North) Proposed Traffic Regulation Order

Overview

Birmingham City Council is proposing the introduction of a one-way system and 20mph speed limit following concerns raised by residents.

A public consultation on these proposals was first carried out in 2023. All comments from that consultation have been acknowledged and considered as part of the ongoing development of the scheme.

What is included in this consultation?

A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is the legal documentation required to make changes to the status of the highway (road). This consultation is to make residents and businesses aware of the proposals to introduce and make permanent.

The TROs in this consultation include two types of change: traffic movements and speed limits.

Traffic Movements

Introduce one-way roads on:

  • Aylesford Road
  • Mervyn Road
  • Newcombe Road
  • Uplands Road

The direction of the one-ways has been determined by the best and safest access onto and off Rookery Road and therefore options to amend the scheme are limited.

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Speed limits

Introduce 20mph speed limit on:

  • Aylesford Road
  • Mervyn Road
  • Newcombe Road
  • Uplands Road

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These proposals are intended to have the following benefits:

  • Roads will become less likely to attract “rat runners” short-cutting through the estate between Rookery Road and Sandwell Road
  • Parking for passing traffic will become less attractive, resulting in more road space for local residents
  • Reduced speed limits will result in safer streets for people walking, wheeling (wheelchairs, pushchairs etc) and cycling, in line with Birmingham City Council’s Transport Plan objectives

About this consultation

During this consultation, you are invited to comment or submit a formal objection (which must include the grounds for the objection). 

You can make your response in one of three ways:

  • Submit your response on this webpage, in the ‘Online Survey’ section (please provide your contact details as part of your response)
  • Write an email to transport.projects@birmingham.gov.uk
  • Post a written objection to: Philip Edwards, Director - Infrastructure & Sustainability, Place, Prosperity & Sustainability Directorate, Birmingham City Council, PO Box 14439, Birmingham, B2 2JE. 

The easiest and most convenient way to object is via this webpage.

All responses must be received by Sunday 28 June 2026.

If you have chosen to object to the proposed orders, please make this clear in your response. You may be contacted by a project officer to further discuss your objection.

If you have any questions about this consultation, or need help understanding the plans, please contact: transport.projects@birmingham.gov.uk

Give Us Your Views

Closes 28 Jun 2026

Opened 8 Jun 2026

Areas

  • Holyhead

Audiences

  • All residents
  • Businesses
  • Community groups
  • Cyclists
  • Faith groups
  • Local Residents
  • Motor Vehicle Drivers
  • Pedestrians
  • Public Sector Bodies
  • Service user groups
  • Staff
  • Voluntary Organisations

Interests

  • Transport (Including Walking)
  • Travel