An MCC report seeking approval for implementing speed restrictions across the county has been approved.

A council report said it had received numerous requests and concerns regarding existing speed limits in various localities.

In response, council officers presented their proposals for approval to the Cabinet member, Catrin Maby which was signed off by her and will come into effect on Monday 1 September .

One such speed restriction will lower the Monmouth to Rockfield road to 40mph (currently 60mph).

The report said concerns have been raised by officers regarding the speed on the B4233 connecting the 20mph zones of Monmouth and Rockfield.

The report proposed a 40mph speed limit for this section.

Another such speed restriction will be the unclassified Groesonnen Road, from the garden centre at Mitchel Troy to the village of Mitchel Troy following on from a 50mph speed limit from the entrance to Troy Farm to the garden centre.

Other 40 mph zones include from Frank Sutton’s to the A40 dual and one for the Staunton Road from the junction with Hadnock Road to the border.

The authority proposes a reduction to a 30mph speed limit through The Hendre.

The report adds that proposals in residential areas like Rockfield, The Hendre, and Gwernesney directly support the creation of more equal and cohesive communities.

Other restrictions include: A 40mph speed limit on the B4235, Chepstow to Mynydd Bach. 30mph buffer speed limits on the B4596, Llancayo. A 20mph speed limit on Common Road, Mitchell Troy. A 40mph speed limit on Conway Drive, Chepstow. To revoke the 20mph existing speed limit on the A466, Llandogo. A 20mph speed limit on the Lane from B4293 to Park House, Itton Common. A 20mph speed limit on Crick Road, Portskewett. 30mph and 40mph speed limits on the B4235, Gwernesney. A 20mph speed limit on the A466, Tintern.