A summary of the proposals is set out below. Please let us have your comments. Click on map thumbnail for a larger version.

Vernon Close

A new permit zone is to be created covering period Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 8.00pm.

There was mixed support from residents whether this should be a separate zone.

As Vernon Close is small and is unlikely to have adequate capacity as a standalone zone it is proposed to create a new O2 zone, but allow holders of Zone O2 permits to park in the nex O3 Zone (see comments below).

Old London Road

The controls in Old London Road are to be extended along its entire length. The hours are to be increased to Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 8.00pm.

An opportunity has been taken to convert some existing single yellow lines to permit areas, thereby increasing the number of spaces.

Short lengths of single yellow lines are to be converted to double yellow lines. These are mainly at infill junctions where no sign post currently exists. This avoids the need to place a sign and are locations where parking should not be occurring.

Old London Road is currently designated Zone O which includes Approach Road etc.

There has been no request to change the hours in Approach Road etc. It is therefore proposed to change the designation to Zone O3. Vernon Close residents will be able to park in the new Zone O3.

Alma Cut and Black Cut

These will also be changed to the new Zone O3

London Road

The east side of London Road is to be included within the newly designated Zone O3.

In support of businesses in the London Road area it is proposed to create shared use bays.

These will allow any one to park for up to 2 hours without charge. But residents with permits will be able to park without time limit.

Paxton Road and Lower Paxton Road

The current Zone S is a very compact zone with regular issues over lack of capacity.

Consideration can therefore be given to include Paxton Road and Lower Paxton Road as eligible addresses within the new Zone O3.

Once commuter related parking has been removed from London Road and Old London Road there is likely to be adequate capacity.

The extended hours are in line with the adjacent Zone M, Sopwell Lane, Keyfield Terrace etc.