South Mimms & Ridge
Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear your views on where 20mph speed limits may be appropriate in South Mimms & Ridge.
South Mimms and Ridge are closely connected villages with narrow footways linking key community destinations, including the school, village halls, play areas, churches and local pubs.
Local feedback has suggested that lower speed limits may be appropriate in many parts of South Mimms & Ridge. We would welcome your views on the short section of St Albans Road that passes the residential frontage in South Mimms, as well as Blanche Lane, which provides the connection between South Mimms and Ridge.
To support lower speeds within the villages, we would also implement speed reduction zones on sections of the rural lanes approaching the settlements, including sections of Earls Lane, Deeves Hall Lane, Summerswood Lane, Blackhorse Lane and Greyhound Lane.
We are asking residents, businesses, schools and local communities to help shape how a future 20mph scheme could look in their area by telling us if, and where they believe lower speed limits are most appropriate. We also recognise that views differ on where 20mph limits should be used and that not every road will be suitable.
By completing the survey, your feedback will help us understand local priorities and inform the potential development of 20mph areas for South Mimms & Ridge.
- Improve road safety - Lower speeds reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions, helping protect all road users.
- Encourage walking, cycling and stronger communities - Slower streets encourage walking, cycling and outdoor activity, creating healthier and more welcoming communities.
- Reduce Traffic Noise - Lower speeds generate less noise creating calmer neighbourhoods.
The attached factsheet provides the evidence base for our 20mph programme approach.
South Mimms & Ridge Area Map
The interactive map below shows all of the streets in South Mimms & Ridge. This map can be used to support your response to our survey and provide further guidance on what we refer to as residential streets, main roads, high streets and shopping areas.
A countywide YouGov survey suggests most people are in favour of 20mph limits around schools and where people live, but that main roads like St Albans Road and Cecil Road should remain at their current speed limit, but we want to hear your views on South Mimms & Ridge through this survey.
The map below highlights the following:
Map key:
- Blue-highlighted roads are main roads
- Purple-highlighted streets are High Streets & Shopping Areas
- Green-highlighted roads are residential streets
- Black highlighted streets are existing 20mph
- Blue-dots are Schools.
Please click here to view the area map for South Mimms & Ridge
Have your say
If you live, work, or visit South Mimms & Ridge, we'd love to hear your views.
We want to understand what matters most to the community and use your local knowledge to help identify where 20mph speed limits could provide the greatest benefit.
- Providing comments on specific roads or locations
- Sharing any concerns, suggestions, or support for the scheme
Please ensure responses are submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 15th November 2026.
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Introduction
Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear your views on where 20mph speed limits may be appropriate in South Mimms & Ridge. Our aim is to create safer, calmer streets for residents, support children walking to school, and make it easier and safer for everyone to move around the area.Your feedback will play an important role in shaping decisions about whether the scheme proceeds and which roads may be included
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