POLICE have been cracking down on drivers speeding through a Herefordshire village, with the community raising concerns.
PCSO Sue Berrett said West Mercia Police had been in Bredenbury, near Bromyard, this week carrying out speed enforcement and road safety patrols this week.
As part of that, a speed gun was used to monitor drivers' speed on the A44 through the village, between Bromyard and Leominster.
"Our presence acted as a visual reminder to drivers of the importance of adhering to speed limits," PCSO Berrett said.
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"All the vehicles that passed us were noted to be driving within the 40mph limit, one driver was spoken to regarding their driving.
"Due to our many commitments we are not able to do this on a daily basis but we will definitely 'pop up' again."
Bredenbury Group Parish Council had previously talked about drivers' speed through the village.
In minutes of the July 2021 meeting, councillors agreed that a steering group look at ways to make it more clear drivers were entering a village as they had "little awareness".
Councillors John Hulse and Pete Jones, as well as clerk Vicky Hancock, had met with accident engineer Simon Hobbs to talk about issues raised locally about traffic in Harp Lane and the speed of vehicles on the A44.
Minutes showed that Mr Hobbs suggested that a 30mph roundel should be part of the plan for a 30mph speed limit in Harp Lane and would make enquiries.
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"There followed a discussion regarding the aspect of the village and how vehicles have little awareness that they are entering a village as it sits along a main road," minutes said.
"He made some suggestions that could make the village more visible and create the impression of entering and leaving a village community.
"Simon was very helpful and encouraged the Parish Council to prepare a plan which would highlight our wishes for any aspect of traffic management on the roads, both major and minor through our three parishes.
"As a result of this, Coun Hulse proposed that the neighbourhood plan steering group take on this remit and prepare something to present to the council for approval."
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