Following a successful trial, we are working with Staffordshire County Council to install bollards in Sandford Street, Bird Street and Tamworth Street to support pedestrianisation.
The bollards will help to regulate vehicle access into the pedestrian zone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and help to enhance safety.
Initial works at Sandford Street have been completed, and the County Council this week started on Bird Street. A diversion is in place to minimise disruption. Following feedback from businesses that the diversion route wasn't clear, we have been in touch with the County Council who have now improved signage. The Bird Street road closure is expected to remain in place until 7th February.
The County Council have informed us that the expect to start work on Tamworth Street on 10th February, however this is subject to change. Again, a diversion will be put in place to minimise disruption. It is expected that the Tamworth Road closure will be in place for 10 days. Bird Street will reopen, prior to Tamworth Street being closed.
We are aiming for the bollards to be operational by early Spring. Details on how permitted vehicle users will be able to access the pedestrianised zone will be shared well in advance of the bollards being operational.Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The following restrictions are in place in the pedestrianised zone:
- Blue badge holders can drive through the pedestrianised zone to access parking in signed bays on Bore Street (only) at any time.
- If you are a Blue Badge holder, please do not stop/park in any other area of the pedestrianised zone on your way to park in Bore Street, as you may be issued with a fine.
- Valid permit holders can drive through the pedestrianised zone at any time.
- Deliveries can be made within the pedestrianised zone at any time.
- Parking fines (known as penalty charge notices) are issued to anyone not following the new restrictions within the pedestrianised zone - if you receive a parking fine, find out how to pay.
The aim of the pedestrianisation is to make the city even more vibrant, welcoming and attractive to visitors and shoppers. If you have any questions about the pedestrianisation scheme, you can email the council officer managing the project at martin.gritt@lichfielddc.gov.uk and john.smith@lichfielddc.gov.uk or call 01543 308000.