20mph Zone - Osmaston Road area

Closed 27 Nov 2023

Opened 3 Nov 2023

Feedback updated 11 Jan 2024

We asked

We sought views on a proposal to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets in the Osmaston Road area.

You said

29 responses were received to the online consultation. All were within the consultation delivery area.

We also carried out a paper consultation to residents in the area covered by the 20mph zone.
 
1,556 letters were delivered. 194 replied, including 29 via the online consultation, which equats to a 12% response rate.

168 (87%) of respondants were in favour of the proposed 20mph zone, 22 (11%) against and 3 (2%) were unsure.

We did

As a result of the support of the proposal, the Deputy City Mayor for Climate, Economy and Culture has approved the implementation of the scheme which is scheduled to come into force in Spring 2024.

Overview

Leicester City Council is proposing to change the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on streets in the Osmaston Road area.

What happens next

The results will be analysed and presented in a report which will make recommendations about whether and if so how the scheme will proceed.

Areas

  • Stoneygate

Audiences

  • Households within the scheme boundary

Interests

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