PEOPLE plagued by speeding motorists on a Darlington estate are calling for it to be turned into a 20mph zone.

A traffic study has already been carried out on Firthmoor and thousands of pounds have been set aside for speed calming measures by Darlington Borough Council.

This week campaigners met council officers to decide how the cash should be spent. There is added concern that more than 300 new homes being built on the estate will mean yet more traffic.

Neighbourhood manager Sally Forth said: "We do have problems with cars whizzing around the estate and really we could do without it.

"The new housing is likely to bring with it an increased level of car ownership so we need to look at tackling the problems now. The ultimate aim is for the whole estate to become a 20mph zone and we are confident that can happen."

One street on the estate, Pateley Moor Crescent, has been designated a Home Zone, meaning £172,000 of Government money will be spent making it safer for pedestrians, children and motorists.