Decision details

The County Council was undertaking works on behalf of North West Leicestershire District Council to improve the public realm at Marlborough Square, Coalville.

To implement the various waiting restrictions at Marlborough Square, Coalville, including:
A Pedestrian Zone on the Northern section of Marlborough Square with No Vehicles Except For Loading between 4pm and 10am and No Waiting At Any Time restrictions.
No Waiting At Any Time / No Loading At Any Time restrictions on Jackson Street and Marlborough Square.
A Taxi bay with No Stopping Except Taxis on the southern section of Marlborough Square.
Limited Waiting of 30 mins no return within 1 hour 8am - 6pm on Jackson Street.
Disabled badge holders only Monday-Saturday 8am – 6pm 3 hours no return within 1 hour on Jackson Street.
A Bus Stand Clearway on Jackson Street no stopping 6am – 8pm except buses.
A Bus Stop Clearway on Belvoir Road with no stopping except buses.

The removal of no waiting at any time / no loading at any time restrictions on Jackson Street (West Side) from junction with Owen Street to the Bus Stand and Jackson Street (East Side) from junction with Owen Street to the junction with Marlborough Square.

Formal consultation was undertaken for this scheme. The consultation was carried out for a period of three weeks between 29th November 2024 – 20th December 2024. Statutory Consultees were consulted including the Police, North West Leicestershire District Council and the Fire and Rescue Service. One objection was received however, the objection was removed as consideration was given to the concerns raised and the no waiting at any time / no loading at any time restrictions on Jackson Street (West Side) from junction with Owen Street to the Bus Stand and Jackson Street (East Side) from junction with Owen Street to the junction with Marlborough Square was removed.
Local Member Mr C. Smith CC supported the scheme.