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BBC News
13-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Temporary road closures near Leicester schools to cut pollution
Streets outside a number of schools in Leicester are to be temporarily closed to traffic in an effort to cut City Council said vehicles would be excluded from several roads on Thursday 19 June to mark National Clean Air Day. Schools will use the traffic-free space for sports, games and other will be in place from 08:00 BST to 16:00 in Magnus Road, Bessingham Close, Richard III Road, Eastfield Road, Hazeldene Road and Bramble Close. The council said parking, waiting and loading will also be prohibited from 08:00 on Wednesday 18 June until 16:00 the following day on sections of Mundesley Road, Kestrel Lane, Richard III Road, Maidenwell Avenue, Foxglove Road and Laverton Road. Active travel On Thursday, pupils from Castle Mead Academy, in Richard III Road next to the River Soar, will also be ferried to school in a boat as park of a "park and paddle" council's assistant mayor for air quality, Geoff Whittle, said: "Clean Air Day is a chance for schools to take part in some fun activities on traffic-free streets, while delivering an important message about improving air quality."It's also a great chance for local workplaces to get involved by promoting the benefits of active travel."Leicester's hospitals and the University of Leicester are also planning events on the day to encourage staff to take steps to cut air pollution by walking or cycling to work.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CCTV to target illegal parking in bus stop
Drivers who illegally park in a bus stop in Leicester are set to be caught out by CCTV cameras. Leicester City Council said the marked stop on Evington Road near the junction with Kedlestone Road is "frequently" blocked, causing congestion and slowing bus journey times. The bus stop is a clearway, which means no stopping is allowed at any time, the authority added. Camera enforcement, along with new lines and signs, will be introduced at the site from Tuesday. For the first two weeks, drivers caught parking in the clearway will be issued with warning notices. Penalty charge notices for £70 will be issued from 10 June, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. Once introduced, the new camera enforcement will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The £50,000 project will be funded through the council's transport improvement budget. Geoff Whittle, assistant mayor for environment and transport, said problems with parking were "potentially putting passengers at risk as they get on and off". He added: "Drivers parking illegally at this busy and well-used bus stop aren't just causing delays and congestion. "People need to know the buses will run on time and can be relied upon." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. No stopping 'red route' plan for major arterial road Bus lane plan paused by council pending review City's bus lane operating hours to be reviewed Leicester City Council
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CCTV to target illegal parking in bus stop
Drivers who illegally park in a bus stop in Leicester are set to be caught out by CCTV cameras. Leicester City Council said the marked stop on Evington Road near the junction with Kedlestone Road is "frequently" blocked, causing congestion and slowing bus journey times. The bus stop is a clearway, which means no stopping is allowed at any time, the authority added. Camera enforcement, along with new lines and signs, will be introduced at the site from Tuesday. For the first two weeks, drivers caught parking in the clearway will be issued with warning notices. Penalty charge notices for £70 will be issued from 10 June, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. Once introduced, the new camera enforcement will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The £50,000 project will be funded through the council's transport improvement budget. Geoff Whittle, assistant mayor for environment and transport, said problems with parking were "potentially putting passengers at risk as they get on and off". He added: "Drivers parking illegally at this busy and well-used bus stop aren't just causing delays and congestion. "People need to know the buses will run on time and can be relied upon." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. No stopping 'red route' plan for major arterial road Bus lane plan paused by council pending review City's bus lane operating hours to be reviewed Leicester City Council
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
CCTV to target illegal parking in Leicester bus stop
Drivers who illegally park in a bus stop in Leicester are set to be caught out by CCTV City Council said the marked stop on Evington Road near the junction with Kedlestone Road is "frequently" blocked, causing congestion and slowing bus journey bus stop is a clearway, which means no stopping is allowed at any time, the authority enforcement, along with new lines and signs, will be introduced at the site from Tuesday. 'Delays and congestion' For the first two weeks, drivers caught parking in the clearway will be issued with warning charge notices for £70 will be issued from 10 June, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 introduced, the new camera enforcement will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a £50,000 project will be funded through the council's transport improvement Whittle, assistant mayor for environment and transport, said problems with parking were "potentially putting passengers at risk as they get on and off".He added: "Drivers parking illegally at this busy and well-used bus stop aren't just causing delays and congestion."People need to know the buses will run on time and can be relied upon."
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
City road to shut for final phase of £700k scheme
A busy residential road in Leicester's West End will shut for nine days for the final phase of a £700,000 road-improvement scheme. Resurfacing work to Western Road, between Braunstone Gate and Paton Street, will start on Wednesday 9 April, Leicester City Council said. It means the stretch of road will be closed to traffic and parking will be suspended while the work is carried out. The wider scheme, which has included removing dropped kerbs and carriageway drainage work, began in November. Adjustments will also be made at the junction of Western Road and Briton Street to give priority to vehicles and cycles from Briton Street, the council said. Geoff Whittle, assistant city mayor for environment and transport said Leicester's road network needed regular maintenance to cope with "modern demands". "The work on Western Road will help improve a busy residential street and important local route to ensure it's in good shape for years to come," he said. "This will benefit everyone who uses it. "The final phase of resurfacing will mean some disruption. While the road is closed for a few days, a clearly signposted diversion will be in place and the team will be working hard to keep disruption to a minimum." Funding from the scheme comes from the Connecting Leicester programme, supported by the Department for Transport's Transforming Cities Fund. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Roadworks until spring for road revamp Leicester City Council
