Guthlaxton Street residents parking scheme consultation

Overview

Over the past few years, Leicester City Council has received requests to introduce a residents’ parking scheme from residents of Guthlaxton Street, Evington Street and other roads in the surrounding area in Wycliffe Ward. The requests are supported by Ward Councillors.

Residents of these streets have difficulty finding parking spaces near to their homes because the available on-street parking is taken up by business vehicles, commuters to the city centre, and other visitors to the area. There is also an issue with vehicles from the existing zone E on the south side of Sparkenhoe Street parking in the area.

To address this, the council is therefore proposing a residents’ parking scheme that will cover all or parts of the following roads: Earl Howe St, Evington St, Gopsall St, Guthlaxton St, Oxendon St, Oxendon Walk, Sparkenhoe St, Stoughton St South and Twycross St.

The council would now like to seek residents' views on the introduction of a residents' parking scheme operating as follows:

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• A standalone scheme, separate from the neighbouring Zone E Residential Parking Zone
• Up to two permits per household/business
• One annual visitor permit
• Up to 30 24-hour visitor permits per month

The proposed scheme is intended to prioritise parking for local residents while recognising the needs of local businesses and visitors. To support this approach, provision has been made for designated short-stay parking bays.

View a detailed plan the proposed residents' parking scheme.

In person event

You can also attend our information event, where you will be able to talk to Council Officers and find out more:

Thursday 12th November at 1.30pm till 6:30pm

St Peter’s Highfields Church, 2 St Peters Rd, Leicester LE2 1DA

Please note that parking is not available at the venue.

Why your views matter

We welcome your views on the proposed scheme and invite you to share any additional concerns or comments regarding traffic or parking issues in the area.