A 20mph speed limit will be imposed on one of Harden’s busiest roads after councillors decided there were more villagers in favour of it than against.

An area of 30mph Long Lane will not only see a reduced speed limit, but also traffic calming measures in the form of speed tables on the road.

The scheme was approved by Bradford Council’s Shipley Area Committee. The community had been consulted and two residents objected, claiming the measures were not needed and punished safe drivers.

But councillors felt the measures would help make the village safer.

Chairman of the committee Coun David Heseltine said: “The community wanted it, so this should go ahead.”