Rivers Street area residents parking scheme consultation

Overview

Leicester City Council has received a number of enquiries from local residents and ward councillors regarding parking pressures in the Rivers Street area.

Many of the concerns raised relate to the difficulty residents experience in finding available parking spaces near their homes. Residents have reported that limited parking capacity is often being taken up by business vehicles, commuters and other visitors to the area.

Following the previous consultation, we have received further concerns from residents through Ward Councillors and a local MP regarding parking pressures. We have also received a petition from local residents requesting a residents’ parking scheme. In response, we are exploring whether a residential parking scheme could help manage parking demand and give priority back to local residents to park in the area.

The proposed operational hours would be:

• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The purpose of the proposal is to help prioritise parking for residents and address the parking issues that have been brought to the Council’s attention.

For visitors visiting shops and businesses within the area, dedicated parking bays will be marked out on street, with upright signs to indicate length of permitted stay. The locations of these bays are yet to be decided.

All permits are now issued electronically using the City Council’s MiPermit system.

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 22nd October 2026

1:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Woodgate Community Centre

36 Woodgate, Leicester LE3 5GE

Please note there is no parking 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.