HAMPSHIRE civic chiefs are considering extending 20mph zones into more villages including Micheldever, a meeting heard.

The Council last night heard that the county is considering similar restrictions into other areas where requests are made.

The success of recent schemes such as the 20mph limits in Winnall and Stanmore are being monitored.

Cllr Ernie Jeffs, portfolio holder for communities and transport, told the meeting: “The police will only support reduced speed limits where the existing average speeds are at or close to the proposed new limit.

"Setting unrealistic speed limits will merely create an unmanageable enforcement problem for the police and further frustration for the local community when the limit is continually abused.”