A formal consultation is taking place over plans to introduce a Residents Parking Scheme in L'Derry.

The plans for the Rossville Street in the Bogside area involves over 600 residential properties mainly in the Rossville Street, Fahan Street, Little Diamond, Creggan Street and Chamberlain Street areas.

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Proposals for the scheme were first announced by the previous Minister for Infrastructure and, following informal consultations, there has proven to be significant support from residents who are experiencing increasing difficulties parking outside their homes.

The Department has written to all residents within the area and encourages all interested parties to formally respond to the proposals before 10 April.

If introduced as proposed, the Scheme will designate free of charge parking places for residents only between the hours of 10am and noon and between 2pm and 4pm from Monday to Saturday inclusive.

(CD/LM)