Two car parks along Edward Street will close as part of the ongoing redevelopment of Anglia Square. RCP Parking – Edward Street Petrol is scheduled to close at 23:59 on Tuesday, 13 January, while RCP Parking – Broadside Warehouse will close at 23:59 on Sunday, 1 March.
The closures are required to allow preparatory works, including demolition, remediation, and construction for new homes, to proceed. Councillor Carli Harper, cabinet member for finance and major projects, acknowledged potential disruption for motorists, residents, and businesses, but emphasised the importance of moving the Anglia Square regeneration forward.
Councillor Harper said: “This council has grasped the nettle and will be driving through the regeneration of the Anglia Square which has been long stalled for many years. Along with our partners, Aviva Capital Partners, we will deliver 1,100 homes, which will be at least 50 percent affordable in the first two phases, plus retail, leisure and community spaces which will have a massive economic and social benefit for all the community.”
Drivers are being advised to use alternative parking at Colegate and Monastery Court, with a revamped car park at St Crispin’s expected to open in the coming weeks.
The redevelopment will also bring road closures to parts of Edward Street and Magdalen Street, along with bus diversions next month. The council has confirmed that updates and further information will be provided via its news website and public notices from the Highways Authority.
Councillor Harper highlighted measures to support local traders and maintain community activity during the works, noting: “We do understand demolition and building works will have an impact on local traders and the community, which is why we created the new box park, St Saviours Yard, which is already up and running and will, we believe, make Magdalen Street a really buzzing part of the city.”
