Eyres Monsell 20mph zone

Closed 24 Feb 2018

Opened 24 Jan 2018

Contact

Janet Dyer

0116 454 2813

janet.dyer@leicester.gov.uk

Feedback updated 21 Jan 2019

We asked

We asked for your views on proposed traffic calming measures in the Eyres Monsell area.

4,300 consultation packs were delivered to households in the area and 625 responses were received (including 44 online). This represents a 15% response rate.

You said

72% of respondents were supportive of the introduction of a 20mph zone, while 25% were against.

60% or respondents voted for the traffic calming on Glenhills Boulevard, with 32% against.
 

We did

As a result of the support of the proposal, the City Mayor has approved the implementation of the scheme which is scheduled to come into force in Spring 2019.

Overview

A number of residents have raised concerns about traffic speeds in the Eyres Monsell area. As a consequence, Leicester City Council is proposing the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on 94 roads in the area, as well as traffic calming measures on Glenhills Boulevard (South).

We would like to hear the views of residents, local schools and businesses and others who visit the area.

Areas

  • Eyres Monsell

Audiences

  • All residents
  • Local businesses
  • Local schools
  • Households within the scheme boundary

Interests

  • Highways
  • Climate change
  • Community safety
  • Cycling
  • Transport