Q13 The town’s environment: What are the environmental issues facing the town? The biggest environmental issue is that of traffic, particularly through traffic, and the problems of noise, air and dust pollution, and speed associated with it. A few years ago a 20mph zone was agreed which covers the majority of the town. Measurements have shown that this has been partially successful but problems remain particularly in St Leonards Street, Town Hill and Swan Street. There is also felt to be a need to extend the zone particularly in Swan Street to include Thomas More School.