New rules take effect across the city
Lancashire County Council has implemented a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) introducing a suite of parking and loading controls that apply to a number of roads in Preston and neighbouring parts of South Ribble. The changes, which the council says are aimed at improving traffic management and safety,
"will take effect from today (July 27)."
Which streets in Preston are affected
The TRO both revokes earlier orders and establishes new measures, including prohibitions on waiting, restrictions at specified times, controls on loading and designated goods vehicle bays. Key locations in Preston include:
- Prohibition of waiting: Adelphi Street, Ashfield Street, Fylde Road, Great Shaw Street, Kendal Street, Lancaster Road, Longfield, Market Street West, Maudland Road, St Georges Road, West Park Avenue and Tower Lane.
- Prohibition of loading/unloading: Adelphi Street, Kendal Street, Market Street West, Maudland Road and Tower Lane.
- Restricted waiting at set times: Lancaster Road (8am–7pm) and Great Shaw Street (Monday–Saturday, 8am–6pm); Tower Lane in Fulwood will have Monday–Friday 8am–5pm restrictions.
Timed loading controls and new facilities
In addition to waiting bans, the TRO introduces timed loading windows and new facilities intended to manage deliveries and passenger loading:
- Loading/unloading restrictions on Lancaster Road and Market Street West apply Monday–Friday 8.15am–9.15am and 4.30pm–6.30pm.
- Goods vehicle loading bays will be created on Adelphi Street, Fylde Road, Kendal Street and Maudland Road.
- A new taxi stand and limited waiting place on Church Street: the taxi stand operates in two shifts (7pm–midnight and midnight–7am) and a 30-minute limited waiting bay (no return within one hour) will operate 7am–7pm.
Practical effect for residents and businesses
Motorists, delivery drivers and businesses operating in the city centre and Fulwood should note the specific timings for restrictions and loading windows. The creation of goods vehicle loading bays aims to provide legal spaces for deliveries, while the taxi stand and limited waiting on Church Street seek to balance visitor access with traffic flow during evenings and daytime trading hours.
Summary of key measures
| Measure | Example streets | Typical times |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibition of waiting | Adelphi St, Fylde Rd, Lancaster Rd | All times (varies by location) |
| Restricted waiting | Lancaster Rd, Great Shaw St, Tower Lane | Varies (eg 8am–7pm; Mon–Sat 8am–6pm) |
| Loading controls | Market St West, Maudland Rd | Mon–Fri 8.15am–9.15am & 4.30pm–6.30pm |
| New facilities | Adelphi St (goods bays), Church St (taxi stand) | Goods bays - all day; Taxi stand 7pm–7am split shifts |
Residents and businesses should inspect the full TRO documentation from Lancashire County Council for precise markings, bay lengths and any exemptions. The changes form part of routine traffic management by the county authority and aim to formalise parking and loading arrangements in busy streets around Preston city centre and adjacent neighbourhoods.
