Leicester Council's Parking Changes: What You Need to Know

0:00Lester City Council leaders say the closure of four major NCP parking sites won't cause major headaches for drivers. These spots at Rutland Center, Lee Circle, Abbey Street, and East Street are shutting down for good, cutting about 1200 spaces from the city. Center. The sites wrap up operations at 11.59 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, as part of NCP's nationwide administration process. That's the 95-year-old firm's way of winding down, and it means 33 jobs lost across affected locations. Business owners near Rutland Center are raising alarms, calling the loss of potential final blow for the struggling area. Still, Council Highway's Director Martin Fletcher notes plenty of parking remains, with over 9,000 off-street spaces in about 1300. On-street options still open. Key alternatives include spots at High Cross, Haymarket, and others like Newark Street and Phoenix Square. Officials are pushing park and ride services from Burstall, Inderby, and Mynell's Gorse, where parking is free all day and buses run every 15.

1:05Minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $4.85 per person, or $6 for a car load. From Sunday, March 29, new reduced flexi tickets hit the streets through the Lester Buses Partnership, including a family option for two. Adults in 3 kids at $6.40 for unlimited Easter holiday travel. The Council keeps working with partners to ease the shift and keep traffic flowing smoothly. From your city, powered by AI, this is Lester News Today.