Residents in Althorne have been invited to a public consultation on an initiative to reduce the speed limit on Fambridge Road in the village.

Althorne Parish Council and Althorne Community Together have joined forces with residents to ask for a reduction of the speed limit on the B1010 Fambridge Road in Althorne from 40mph to 30mph.

Villagers say that the road is a busy commuter route which is dangerous for pedestrians to cross and for vehicles turning in and out.

Councillor Wendy Stamp, the leader of Maldon District Council, has been championing residents' proposal to reduce the speed limit on the road.

She has now arranged for an open forum to take place on the issue with Lee Scott, the cabinet member for highways at Essex County Council.

The meeting will be held at St Andrew's Church Hall on Fambridge Road tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 October) between 1pm and 3pm.

Anyone that wishes to attend is welcome and is encouraged to make their views known at the meeting.