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As part of the Welsh Government’s efforts to tackle climate change, 50mph speed limits are being introduced on a number of roads across Wales.

Pupils from 40 schools across Wales were tasked with designing a sign warning motorists of the new speed limit – with the winning design created by Miley Fletcher of Bedwas High School.

Meanwhile Thomas Lukins, who also attends Bedwas High School, was one of two runners-up in the competition.

The winning sign will be installed on roads across Wales where the speed limit is in place.

Winner Miley said: “I was over the moon and really excited and happy when I found out that I had won.

“I wanted to create a design that was short and snappy, and not too distracting for drivers, but also raise awareness of cleaner air at the same time. I feel my design does this and I am really proud of my achievement.”

The competition coincided with Clean Air Day, with pupils taking part in a series of workshops focusing on the sources of air pollution and the impact it has on health.

The workshops were organised by the Welsh Government and delivered by Engineering Education Scheme Wales/STEM Cymru.