<-- Back to petitions
Speed Limits in Torwood Village
P003214 - 07 July 2026
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning speed limits in torwood village was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses concerns from Torwood village residents about excessive speeding, increased traffic, and heavy freight vehicles since the opening of Forth Valley Hospital and a new slip road from M876. These issues are causing safety risks and noise pollution that negatively impact the quality of life.
Action Requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Falkirk Council to introduce a reduction in speed limit to 20 or 30 miles per hour in Torwood Village to enhance the safety and wellbeing of the village community.
Key Facts
- A previous similar petition was signed by 75 local people.
- Forth Valley Hospital and a new slip road from M876 have opened recently, leading to increased traffic.
- Noise pollution is disturbing residents during day and night.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
07 July 2026
Brian Leishman
Lab
Alloa and Grangemouth
I present this petition on behalf of my constituents in Torwood village, who are incredibly concerned about excessive speeding, which is negatively impacting their quality of life through increased noise pollution and which also poses a serious danger to their and road users’ safety. I note that the petition I present today builds on a similar petition that 75 local people have signed, showing the strength of feeling about this issue in Torwood.
The petition requests
“that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Falkirk Council to introduce a reduction in speed limit to 20 or 30 miles per hour in Torwood Village to enhance the safety and wellbeing of the village community.”
▸
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy