Proposals to improve on-street parking and traffic movement in Keswick are now out to public consultation.
Residents, business owners and visitors are invited by Cumbria County Council to have their say on a community parking management scheme for the area known as the back streets.
The proposed scheme was identified as the recommended solution to on-street parking issues in the Keswick Transport Study, following investigations, assessments and engagement with local residents, businesses and other stakeholders.
The Keswick Transport Study was undertaken in 2019 and jointly-funded by Cumbria County Council, the Lake District National Park Authority, Allerdale Borough Council and Keswick Town Council.
The study was commissioned to assess the existing and future traffic movement and parking issues in Keswick, and to identify improvement measures to address them.
All of the information relating to the proposed scheme can be found on the county council website www.cumbria.gov.uk/keswickparking
Information, including drawings of the proposed scheme and answers to frequently asked questions, are available.
Respondents are encouraged to read it in full before completing an online survey.
The feedback gathered will be used to develop the final proposals for the scheme, and how it will be delivered.
Anyone without access to the internet should contact the county council’s highways department on 0300 303 2992 to request the documents and a paper copy of the survey to be sent via post.
Additionally, officers from the highways department will be holding two drop-in sessions at Keswick Library on Thursday, February 3 and 10 from 3pm-6.30pm. Members of the public can view details of the proposals and speak to the team directly.
The consultation runs until Sunday, March 6.
Cllr Keith Little, cabinet member for highways, said: “These proposals have been developed in response to feedback and information from the local community in Keswick, and I am pleased that we are holding a consultation to gain further insight.
“Reviewing parking provision and restrictions and analysing traffic data is an important aspect of the work of our highways teams, and the ultimate goal is to provide fair and sufficient access to parking, to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.
“I’d urge everyone to respond to the online consultation, or to attend one of the drop-in events, so that we have as much information as possible when making final decisions.”
