17/06/2026
Residents of Ospringe are mounting a campaign to improve safety on Ospringe Street, the section of the A2 that passes through Ospringe village on the southern edge of Faversham.
The narrow pavements, combined with the braking and acceleration of vehicles, create an intimidating environment for pedestrians. Collisions involving buildings occur far too often and remain a major concern for residents, putting both people and the village's historic properties at risk. The situation is made even more concerning by the daily journeys to and from Ospringe Primary School, with many children and parents crossing the road at multiple points each day.
Reducing speeds to 20mph has been proven to improve road safety and air quality. This is particularly important on Ospringe Street, which lies within an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and continues to experience poor air quality.
Ospringe is also a designated conservation area, recognised for its historic significance and many Grade II listed buildings, including the Maison Dieu, a wayside hospital dating back to the 13th century. This rich heritage deserves protection.
Now is the time for residents' concerns to be taken seriously and for proactive action to be taken to reduce the speed limit on Ospringe Street.
Faversham Town Council is supportive of this proposal and has committed to seek opportunities to incorporate Ospringe Street into wider active travel plans for the town.
Please lend your support by signing the petition:
https://www.change.org/p/20-s-plenty-in-ospringe
