20mph Zone - Abbey Mead School

Closed 2 Aug 2021

Opened 28 Jun 2021

Results expected 11 Oct 2021

Feedback updated 20 Oct 2021

We asked

We asked for views on the proposed 20mph Zone for Abbey Mead School.

You said

Twenty four valid responses were received to the online consultation, 8 of which were outside the consultation delivery area.

We also carried out a paper consultation to residents in the area covered by the proposals - 994 letters were delivered.

In total, 157 people replied (16% response rate).

142 (90%) were in favour of the proposed 20mph speed limit, 12 (8%) against and  3 (2%) made no selection.

136 (87%) were in favour of the proposed traffic calming proposals 15 (10%) against and  6 (3%) made no selection.

 

We did

As a result of the support of the proposals, the City Mayor has approved the implementation of the scheme which is scheduled to come into force in Spring 2022.

Overview

Leicester City Council is proposed to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on the streets around Abbey Mead School.

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

  • Belgrave

Audiences

  • All residents
  • Local businesses
  • Local schools
  • Local charitable organisations, including faith communities
  • Households within the scheme boundary
  • School governors
  • Parents
  • All households
  • All Voluntary and Community Organisations
  • Police
  • Schools
  • Businesses

Interests

  • Schools
  • Highways
  • Climate change
  • Cycling
  • Transport
  • Walking