Pavement parking ban trial announced for three roads in North Swindon

Swindon24 reported on Saturday 30 May 2026 that Swindon Borough Council's trial ban on pavement parking in North Swindon was about to begin, with enforcement starting on 3 June 2026.

The trial lasts 18 months and covers parts of three roads: Redhouse Way, Millgrove Street and Eastbury Way. In the marked areas, parking on pavements and grass verges is prohibited. Signs and yellow lines had already been put in.

Why these roads?

The trial followed complaints from residents and ward councillors about vehicles blocking footpaths. The council said it took a community-led approach, with residents and councillors identifying the problem spots. Councillor Daniel Adams, who represents St Andrews West and Tadpole, said he had secured the trial the year before.

He said: "Time and time again, I’m told stories of people with mobility issues".

Pavement parking is automatically illegal in London, but the rules have differed elsewhere in England. The report said recent powers allow councils to bring in targeted restrictions where there is local backing.

What happens after the trial starts?

• Residents had six months from the start of the trial to send feedback.
• The council would review the responses and report to Cabinet.
• If the trial was judged a success, councillors would decide whether to make the measures permanent and whether to consider similar restrictions elsewhere in Swindon.

Cllr Adams said: "If the trial is successful then it can be rolled out elsewhere in a similar fashion".

Source: Swindon24.