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.
Works are due to start in January 2025, which will include road closures, and we are working to minimise disruption and complete the work as quickly as possible. Diversions will be in place and will be clearly signposted to redirect traffic.
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.