Are Cars Banned From Colchester High Street?

Is there any time I CAN drive my car down High Street? Yes, but not between 7am and 7pm. But what about the roads leading to High Street? Drivers will not be able to access High Street from junctions at Maidenburgh Street, East Stockwell Street, West Stockwell Street and George Street.

Can I drive up North Hill in Colchester?

The only ‘up’ access is for buses, taxis and emergency vehicles. All general traffic wishing to access or use North Hill, will therefore need to travel ‘down’ North Hill (from the South) from Head Street.

Has Next in Colchester High Street closed?

Clothing chain Next became one of the latest big name brands to call time on their Colchester residency last month, when they closed their High Street store. The popular fashion shop, which could also be accessed on Culver Street West thanks to its dual frontage, was located near the likes of Greggs and Office.

Is Next in Colchester closing down?

SHOPPERS have reacted after Next became one of the latest big name brands to call time on its Colchester town centre store. The fashion company has an out-of-town shop at Tollgate Shopping Centre Park in Stanway.

Can I drive through Colchester High Street?

The council plans to keep the rules from the Head Street junction to the Museum Street junction – and drivers will not be able to access High Street from West Stockwell Street, East Stockwell Street, George Street and Maidenburgh Street. Buses, taxis and drivers with blue badges will still be permitted to use the zone.

Is Colchester High Street a bus lane?

The North Hill and High Street bus lanes have been introduced to discourage drivers from using the High Street. This will improve the pedestrian environment for shoppers.

Is M and S closing in Colchester?

Marks and Spencer have revealed when its new Colchester store will be opening. The new store, based in Stanway’s Stane Park retail park will be M&S’s new home in the town as the old store on Colchester High Street is closing.

Why is fenwicks in Colchester closed?

Colchester High Street’s Fenwick department store closes after ‘concerns for welfare of a child‘ – Essex Live.

Is Colchester the fastest growing town?

It now means the borough has a population of 192,523 compared to 177,993 five years ago. It makes Colchester the 17th fastest growing borough or district in the country. When London boroughs are taken out of consideration, Colchester is the eighth fastest growing area in the country.

When did NEXT Colchester close?

Trade flourished thoughout the next 50 years, as hundreds more branches opened across Britain and Ireland. But on October 2, 1973, Colchester’s store was destroyed in the biggest fire the town had seen for 20 years.

What’s replacing Debenhams in Chelmsford?

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  • The former Debenhams building in Romford, Essex, is being transformed into a shopping mall called Aklu Plaza. ( Image: Google Maps)
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  • The former Debenhams in Southend-on-Sea (Image: Google Maps)

Is NEXT owned by Gap?

Next now own 51% of this joint venture and Gap’s e-commerce side of things has been transferred over to Next’s Total Platform. Gap fans and lovers can now utilise Next’s free next-day delivery and returns system across 450 stores.

Can blue badge holders park in Colchester High Street?

Park and Ride
There are 1000 spaces including blue badge spaces. You will need to display your blue badge in your car and purchase a ticket online or on the bus.

What is Colchester inner zone?

Places covered: Colchester town centre, Prettygate, Lexden, Shrub End, Stanway, Braiswick, Mile End, Severalls, Highwoods, St John’s, Greenstead, Hythe, University of Essex, Monkwick, West Bergholt.

What police force covers Colchester?

Essex Police
Colchester Town West | Your area | Essex Police.

What happens if you accidentally go in a bus lane?

Bus lane fines
If you use a bus lane incorrectly, you could be issued with a penalty charge notice (PCN), which is a fine. The size of the fine varies across the UK. Typically the fines are highest in London and can be well over £100. You usually get a 50% discount if you pay within a certain number of days though.

How much is a bus lane fine Colchester?

How much is the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)? The Penalty Charge Notice for being in a bus lane is £60. If payment is received within 14 days of the notice date (which will appear on the PCN), the charge will be reduced to £30. How to pay is detailed on the PCN.

How many penalty points do you get for driving in a bus lane?

What are the penalties for driving or parking in a bus lane? While there’s no explicit wording as regards penalties for driving in bus lanes, it likely falls under “Failure to comply with traffic lane markings”, which can incur one penalty point on payment or three upon conviction in court.

What is being built at Tollgate Stanway?

Tollgate Partnership Ltd has unveiled its latest plans for the new Tollgate Village, at Stanway, part of which is on the former Sainsbury’s site. As well as a balanced range of shops, it also includes offices and electric vehicle charging points – and is set to create 880 new jobs.

Which Waitrose stores are closing?

Waitrose set to close two stores with almost 200 jobs at risk – is one near you? Waitrose is proposing to close two stores, putting almost 200 jobs at risk. Shops in Newcastle (Eldon Square) and Croydon have both been earmarked for closure following “challenging” trading conditions.

Why is Shoezone closing down?

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This positive news comes as Shoe Zone reported a decline in sales in the 2021 financial year due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. During the first lockdown, the brand permanently closed 20 of its UK stores. Later, in May 2021, the company closed all 38 stores and the website in Ireland.