Parking permits are being considered for streets near the University of Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is proposing new residents-only parking restrictions

4 days ago

Birmingham City Council is considering introducing residents-only parking permits in a bid to tackle growing congestion in neighbourhoods surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the University of Birmingham.

The proposed measures aim to curb the high volume of non-resident vehicles occupying local streets, particularly those used by hospital patients, university visitors, and commuters.

According to the council, several roads in the vicinity are under “significant parking pressure”, leading to ongoing issues for residents. According to the BBC, the situation has been exacerbated by increased car ownership, recent expansion of hospital and university facilities, and a growing number of daily visitors to the area.

A road in Selly Oak via Google Maps

The roads included in the proposal are as follows:

Cadleigh Gardens
Candem Close
Langford Grove
Mill Farm Road
Poole Crescent
Quinton Road
Rodbourne Road

In response, the council is working in collaboration with the university and hospital to promote alternative travel options. These include public transport, cycling, and walking, with the broader goal of reducing reliance on private cars and improving the environment and quality of life for the local community.

As part of the proposed scheme, parking permits would be required on 17 selected streets between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Saturday. The restrictions aim to improve access for essential services such as deliveries, waste collection, and public buses, while also enhancing road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

The initiative forms part of a wider masterplan for the university and hospital campus. One of its key objectives is to minimise car-based travel and mitigate the negative effects of traffic congestion and on-street parking on surrounding neighbourhoods.