Conservative controlled North West Leicestershire District Council has commenced work on delivering 52 new permanent car parking spaces for drivers visiting Ashby.
The extension to North Street car park is being built by North West Leicestershire District Council as part of the its £1.1 million contribution to the Ashby Neighbourhood Plan. It will help address the need for additional parking spaces in the town, handing a boost to its retail, leisure and cultural offerings.
The wider plan for the town, created by Ashby Town Council on behalf of its community, aims to improve the historic market town’s culture and leisure offer and celebrate the wealth of attractions it is home to, including the popular leisure centre with its unique Ashby Lido, museum, The Venture Theatre and various green spaces.
Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “We’re delighted that our £1.1 million investment is bringing these much needed parking spaces to Ashby, which will enable people to more easily enjoy its fantastic attractions and facilities. Our contractors will be working as fast as they can and we appreciate everyone’s patience while the work is ongoing.”
Councillor Alison Smith MBE, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Services for North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “The additional spaces and redesign of this part of town support a wider aspiration to improve Ashby, which is a vibrant and enjoyable place to be. The extra parking will bring immediate benefits to everyone in the town and help attract new visitors to enjoy what we have to offer.”
Councillor John Coxon, Leader of Ashby Town Council, said: “I’m delighted the district council is working with us to make these much needed improvements to the town. The new parking will open up a lot of opportunities for us in our efforts to make Ashby even more vibrant and successful than it already is. I’m looking forward to seeing the extended car park open and available for people to use when visiting businesses in the town.”