Minister announces Residents’ Parking Scheme in Derry
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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard today announced a Residents’ Parking Scheme in the Rossville Street area in Derry.
Speaking during a visit to the area, Minister Hazzard said:
“A few weeks ago I met with local community representatives and saw for myself the issues they are facing in relation to all-day commuter parking in their local area.
“Today I want to confirm proposals for a residents’ parking scheme in the Rossville Street area. The scheme, which will be consulted on over the next few months, offers a solution to the issues faced by local residents for many years and I hope they can now look forward to parking near their home.”
The proposed scheme includes free of charge residents’ parking and visitor parking permits. The scheme will now be consulted on informally with affected residents, and then formally, with a view to commencing later this year.
Notes to editors:
- The consultation process will involve an initial notification to residents within the proposed Residents’ Parking Zone, giving an opportunity for them to review the proposals and offer their views.
- Following the consultation the scheme and draft legislation would be subject to a formal consultation process open to residents and the wider public.
- It is expected that the consultation process could take around 4 months to complete and subsequent implementation would then depend on the content and complexity of any issues that are raised during the consultation process.
- It is anticipated that without significant objections the legislation could be passed and the scheme implemented within a 6 to 9 month timescale.
- As Rossville Street is a Neighbourhood Renewal Area, there will be no cost for permits.
- All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office on 028 9054 0007. Out of office hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 076 9971 5440.