TWEEDDALE residents will discover what “adjustments” will be made to the 20mph speed limits across the region in the "coming weeks".

Scottish Borders Council (SBC) introduced the controversial restrictions in October last year as part of a trial under its Spaces for People scheme.

The 18-month project covers 91 towns and villages in the Borders, with the aim of making it easier for people to safely walk and cycle during everyday journeys.

Recently, Galashiels and Selkirk found out that the 20mph restrictions will be removed on some roads, with 30mph zones in line to be reinstated.

And the local authority has confirmed that community councils in Tweeddale will be informed of any revisions to the 20mph roll-out within the next few weeks.

Philippa Gilhooly, team leader of traffic and road safety at SBC, said: “Adjustments to the 20mph limit are being made as the trial progresses, taking into account feedback from Police Scotland, community councils and the public survey as well as the road traffic data collected over the duration of the trial.

"We will be sharing amendments with community councils in Tweeddale in the coming weeks.

“These changes continue to be identified on a case by case basis, depending on the unique circumstances of each settlement, and in consultation with local members and community councils."

She added: “A report on the 20mph trial and consultation is being prepared and will be taken to council in December which will outline the feedback and data collected and detail any future recommendations as part of the trial.”

The Spaces for People scheme is a Scottish Government-funded programme and is managed by Sustrans Scotland.