People in Carmarthenshire who have not yet had their say on the 20mph limit on the county's roads still have time to do so as the council has extended the deadline.

This follows the Welsh Government’s announcement on July 16 to support highways authorities in decision making on 20mph speed limits.

In response, Carmarthenshire County Council has pushed out the closing date of its 20mph speed limit survey to August 31.

The council started an online survey in April, after the Welsh Government hinted at a review of the national 20mph speed limit.

It called for residents and businesses to suggest which roads should be exempt from the 20mph national speed limit in the county.

To date, more than 500 residents and businesses in the county have contributed to the survey.

More than 300 responses asked for specific A-roads and B-roads to be reviewed.

Yet, 85 contributors felt that all roads, except for those close to schools, hospitals, playgrounds and community halls, should revert to 30mph.

Meanwhile, 108 responses supported a 20mph limit in the county, or suggesting particular roads for it.

Contributions can be made through the online survey on the council's website or by email to 20mphspeedlimits@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

Participants must provide valid reasons for speed limit changes, alongside their postal address.

The feedback will be reviewed by the council from September.

Officers will prioritise strategic network roads, mainly A-roads and B-roads.

Roads suitable for reverting to 30mph will go through a formal statutory traffic order process, which will include further public consultation.

Cllr Edward Thomas, cabinet member for transport, waste and infrastructure services, said: "In light of the Welsh Government’s new guidance, we are extending the window in which people can express their views on which specific road in Carmarthenshire should be exempt from the 20mph speed limit and which roads have benefited from the introduction of lowering the default speed limit.

"Submissions stating that all roads should return to a 30mph speed limit or remove all 20mph speed limits will not be considered, as 20mph is the national default speed limit set by Welsh Government."

Participants are reminded that the council cannot act on general comments about the 20mph national policy, as this falls within the remit of the Welsh Government.

The council will be accepting these suggestions until August 31.

The responsibility of enforcing the current speed limit lies with the police and GoSafe.

To submit a community speeding concern, reach out directly to GoSafe.

More details about speed limit enforcement and the 20mph limit can be found on the GoSafe and Welsh Government websites respectively.