Space race Plan to help residents park near own homes
APROPOSED parking shake-up in parts of Cheltenham could make it easier for residents to find a space for their cars outside their own homes.
Gloucestershire County Council is proposing the changes for the All Saints area of Cheltenham with the aim of helping residents find parking spaces near their homes more easily. The area is well-known for congestion.
The plans include merging and extending existing parking permit zones.
A consultation has been set up to hear the views of residents, following a survey last year. People have until the middle of next month to have their say.
Councillor Dom Morris, cabinet member responsible for parking, said: “These proposals aim to make it easier for residents to get a parking space near their home. We believe these improvements would help to do this whilst making sure there is still parking available for non-residents. I would urge residents and businesses in the All Saints area to view the plans and have their say to help shape future parking improvements in their area.”
Councillor Colin Hay, ward representative for All Saints, said: “This area of Cheltenham has become very congested with parked cars, causing residents difficulties in parking near their homes.
“This is a really important opportunity for residents to have their say on plans to make parking easier in their neighbourhood in the future, and I encourage them to respond to this consultation.”
The plans include merging existing permit zones 4, 5, AS and H, as well as extending these to include new areas. This neighbourhood-wide permit zone would include shared-use parking bays that have free maximum stay periods for visitors to the area. The areas impacted by the changes include the eastern section of Cheltenham, consisting of the streets in and around Hales Road, Hewlett Road, London Road, Pittville Circus Road and Prestbury Road.
Pay and display parking is also proposed near the town centre and hospital on sections of Keynshambury Road, Priory Parade, London Road and Oxford Street.
The proposal aims to increase residents’ chances of finding a parking space near their homes. Proposed restrictions would aim to control levels of daytime commuter traffic in the area and ease congestion for residents.
A one-way restriction is also proposed along Duke Street and St Anne’s Terrace. This is aimed at improving the flow of traffic, reducing congestion and increasing safety in the area.
An informal consultation was held last year and feedback from the community has helped to shape and develop the current proposals. The consultation is under way and will run until Friday, September 16. Public responses will be referred to when a decision is taken on whether changes are made.
You can give your views by taking part in the survey at https://haveyour saygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq. com/cheltenham-parking-review
For more information on the proposals, visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ highways/parking/parking-reviews/
This area of Cheltenham has become very congested with parked cars, causing residents difficulties Councillor Colin Hay