Permit parking to begin on streets near Golden Mile
GooglePermit parking will be introduced on residential roads near Leicester's Golden Mile this summer.
Leicester City Council has approved plans for a scheme on seven streets to the east of Belgrave Road.
The restrictions, intended to address concerns about commuters and business vehicles persistently using the mainly terraced streets for free parking, will come into force on 1 June, the authority said.
About 560 homes and businesses fall within the new permit zone.
The council said it had consulted people in the area and 76% of responses supported the introduction of permits.
Belgrave ward councillor Yogesh Chauhan said: "A lot of residents will be pleased but it won't fix all the problems.
"I'm not sure everyone will be able to park outside their homes.
"We'll just have to see how it works out."
GoogleLike other schemes in the city, residents' permits will cost £35 per year, business permits will be £100 per year per vehicle - or £150 for transferable permits between vehicles - and visitor permits will be £2 for 24 hours or £40 per year.
Permits for landlords and carers will also be available.
The streets set to be included in the scheme are:
- Doncaster Road
- Ardath Road
- Glendon Street
- Beverley Avenue
- Parts of Harrison Road, Halkin Street and Melrose Street
Assistant city mayor for environment and transport Geoff Whitle said: "We've seen in other parts of the city how the introduction of residents' parking schemes can help tackle parking problems in local neighbourhoods and free up spaces for the people who live there.
"Ward councillors have worked closely with officers to design a scheme that will help address residents' concerns over problems caused by commuter and business parking outside people's homes."
The council said it would hold a drop-in session to help people through the permit application process at Disciples Followship Ministry Church, Harrison Road, between 13:00 and 16:00 BST on Wednesday 13 May.
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