20mph speed limit - Egerton Avenue area

Closed 30 Nov 2020

Opened 6 Nov 2020

Feedback updated 13 Oct 2021

We asked

We asked for views on the proposed Egerton Avenue area 20mph speed limit.

You said

Three valid responses were received to the online consultation, each of which were within the consultation delivery area.

We also carried out a paper consultation to residents in the area covered by the 20mph speed limit - 291 letters were delivered.

In total, 84 people replied (29% response rate).

75 (89%) were in favour of the proposed 20mph speed limit, 8 (10%) against and 1 (1%) made no selection.

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 2021.

Overview

Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in the Egerton Avenue area.

Why your views matter

The Transport Strategy Section is now consulting residents and other interested parties for their views on the proposed changes.  This consultation will be the basis on which the City Mayor will make his decision on whether to implement the scheme or not.

Areas

  • Abbey

Audiences

  • All residents

Interests

  • Highways
  • Community safety
  • Cycling