Transport and streets

• Drivers warned of fake parking fine texts

  2 October 2024

  3 minute read

  Drivers are being warned not to respond to fake texts telling them they must immediately pay a parking penalty charge notice (PCN).

• Fraudsters target council parking machines with fake QR codes

  17 September 2024

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council says fraudsters have put fake QR codes on some of its pay and display machines in the city centre.

• Roadworks ahead on busy Western Boulevard

  12 September 2024

  1 minute read

  A BUSY road in Leicester’s West End will be closed to traffic next week while repairs and resurfacing are carried out.

• Work to begin on improvements to Abbey Gate

  11 September 2024

  1 minute read

  WORK to improve an important section of road for walkers, wheelers and cyclists in Leicester will get under way from next week.

• City centre car park to close over weekend for maintenance

  9 September 2024

  1 minute read

  A MAIN city centre car park in Leicester will be closed this weekend while essential maintenance is carried out.

• Pavement revamp under way on part of busy Melton Road

  29 August 2024

  1 minute read

  A NEW programme of investment to improve and repair pavements along Leicester’s Melton Road is getting under way.

• Bridge repair works to take place

  23 August 2024

  1 minute read

  MAINTENANCE work to a bridge in Sandhills Avenue in Leicester will take place next month.

• Historic cycleway reopens after refurbishment

  22 August 2024

  2 minute read

  A CYCLEWAY in Leicester that was first laid out in the 1930s has been repaired and improved by the city council, thanks to funding from Active Travel England.

• Road resurfacing to take place

  12 August 2024

  1 minute read

  TWO roads to the east of the city are being resurfaced as part of the city council’s ongoing programme of repairs.

• Resurfacing work ahead at busy Abbey Lane junction

  6 August 2024

  2 minute read

  THE latest stage of major highway improvements and repair works is due to begin at a busy Leicester junction from later this week.

• Adrian Mole ride celebrates work of Sue Townsend

  5 August 2024

  2 minute read

  ADRIAN MOLE fans can join a commemorative bike ride this weekend to celebrate the work of renowned author and Leicester icon Sue Townsend.

• Granby Street pedestrian improvements enter next phase

  30 July 2024

  2 minute read

  WORK to further improve a busy shopping street and important gateway into Leicester city centre will enter a new phase from next week.