Transport and streets

• Views sought on plan for new residents parking scheme

  2 November 2026

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE are being invited to have their say about proposals for a new permit parking scheme in part of Leicester.

• Rolling road closures planned for Nagar Kirtan parade

  2 November 2026

  1 minute read

  THOUSANDS of people will be taking part in a major annual Sikh parade through Leicester later this month.

• Two new 20mph zones approved by city council

  22 October 2026

  1 minute read

  TWO new 20mph zones are set to be introduced in residential parts of Leicester.

• Leicester Buses launches half-term competition

  21 October 2026

  2 minute read

  Families are being encouraged to explore Leicester by bus this October half term, with the chance to win a family day out at the National Space Centre or King Richard III Visitor Centre.

• Neighbourhood parking restrictions for gully clearance continue

  14 October 2026

  2 minute read

  A NEW, rolling programme of using temporary parking restrictions on busy residential roads to make space for gully clearing and street cleaning continues this month.

• Road safety works planned for road outside city school

  14 October 2026

  1 minute read

  MOTORISTS are being advised that traffic restrictions will be in place on a busy Leicester Road from next week as traffic calming measures are introduced.

• Views sought on potential new permit parking areas

  12 October 2026

  2 minute read

  LOCAL residents and businesses are being asked for their views on whether a new permit parking scheme should be introduced in a busy Leicester neighbourhood.

• New planters to bring greener look to key city centre streets

  8 October 2026

  2 minute read

  A DOZEN new large planters are to be installed on Leicester’s Market Street, King Street and St Martins this autumn, as part of ongoing work to green the city centre.

• Thousands of runners expected as Run Leicester returns

  7 October 2026

  2 minute read

  MORE than 5,000 runners will be taking to the city’s streets this weekend for the annual Leicester Half Marathon and 10K race.

• Works set for Market Place South as market redevelopment progresses

  5 October 2026

  1 minute read

  ESSENTIAL work to support the ongoing transformation of Leicester Market is starting this week, requiring temporary changes to access and parking arrangements in Market Place South.

• Views sought on plans to extend permit parking scheme

  28 September 2026

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council is inviting people to have a say on proposals to extend an existing permit parking scheme in part of Leicester.

• Open Streets will celebrate Leicester’s rich history

  23 September 2026

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’S Open Streets festival is returning to the city centre with a special heritage-themed event.