Proposed changes to Traffic Regulation Order in Rugby town centre

Location

Market Place, Sheep Street, High Street, Chapel Street, Little Church Street, Drury Lane, Wooll Street, Windsor Court, North Street
 

What is being proposed?

We are proposing the following changes to the existing Traffic Regulation Order which limits vehicular access from 11am until 4pm currently:

• No motor vehicles of any kind to access Market Place, Chapel Street, High Street and Sheep Street 11am – 11pm
• Additional Planting and Street Furniture in locations to remove the through route from North Street to Lawrence Sheriff Street (access will be maintained to all properties)

These changes aim to:

• Enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety within this area
• Support the night time economy in order to support businesses
• Support and enhance pedestrian and cyclist movement
• Improve parking management
• Enhance the public realm and aesthetic
• Improve air quality in this area
• Increase climate resilience – more space for greenery and permeable surfaces

The image below shows the view from Chapel Street towards Lawrence Sheriff Street before the proposed changes.

The image below shows an illustrative visualisation with the TRO changes

Nearby parking locations

The town centre will remain accessible for all if the proposed changes were implemented. The below map identifies the parking locations and distances to different streets.

It is recognised that deliveries and collections might be impacted at certain times if these changes are taken forward therefore a strategy for delivery drivers using the businesses within the area which will be within the Traffic Regulation Order change is currently being looked into alongside Warwickshire County Council.

Consultation

Start Date: 24 September 2025

End Date: 22 October 2025

Comments must be received by 22 October 2025 to be considered.

How to have your say

You can submit your views in writing:

• Email: regeneration@rugby.gov.uk
• Post: Regeneration Team – Planning, Rugby Borough Council, Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby CV21 2RR
• Take the online survey

Please include:

• Your name and address
• Reference: TRO-Market Place
• Your comments