SPEED limits on the edge of Hereford could be halved as part of a series of changes being proposed.

Herefordshire Council is seeking the views about possible alterations to roads and pavements in the parish of Holmer and Shelwick.

A public exhibition detailing the changes takes place from 4pm to 6pm on September 10 at the Holmer Spa and Health Club.

Parish Councillors will also discuss the scheme at their meeting later that evening at the same venue.

Improvements are being funded by Section 106 money, obtained as a result of financial contributions to local infrastructure from new housing developments.

One of the proposals seeks to reduce the speed limit from 60mph to 30mph across large parts of the parish.

Any decision to seek a reduction would be subject to a further statutory consultation process, including with the emergency services, in due course.

Other changes include an installation of new pavements on Attwood Lane where there is currently a gap in the link to Meadow Park and safety improvements to the junction between Munstone Road, Coldwells Road and Shelwick Lane.

Detailed illustrations of the options will be available for people to view at the exhibition event, with members of the Balfour Beatty team responsible for designing the proposals also present to answer questions.

Anyone who cannot make the exhibition can view the information online at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/HolmerandShelwick and comment until October 1.

Councillor Barry Durkin, Herefordshire Council cabinet member for transport and regulatory services, who will be attending the exhibition, said: “We have developed a number of proposals for road and pavement improvements in conjunction with the Parish Council and it is important that people take a look at these before the end of the month to ensure that their views are captured.

“Most elements of the scheme have a number of alternatives to consider. All of them have been designed to improve road and pedestrian safety and ensure that the Parish continues to be a great place to live and work.”