20mph zone - Northfields Area

Closed 29 Aug 2016

Opened 8 Aug 2016

Results expected 24 Oct 2016

Contact

Lorraine Abbott

Transport Strategy

0116 454 4866

lorraine.abbott@leicester.gov.uk

Feedback updated 28 Nov 2016

We asked

We proposed changing the speed limit on the streets around the Northfields Area from 30mph to 20mph. This includes the residential streets around Northfields House Primary School.

You said

13 people responded to the online consultation, 11 (85%) were in favour and two (15%) against the proposal.

We also carried out a paper consultation to residents in the area - 1,087 letters were delivered. 315 replied which was a 29% response rate.

295 (94%) were in favour of the proposals, 14 (4%) against and six (2%) were unsure.

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 at the end of January 2017.

Overview

Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on the streets around the Northfields Area. This includes the residential streets around Northfields House Primary 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

  • Troon

Audiences

  • All residents

Interests

  • Schools
  • Highways
  • Community safety
  • Cycling