Cambridgeshire County Council has published three statutory traffic orders affecting Cambridge and Bottisham, setting out parking changes in Newnham, new waiting restrictions on Lichfield Road and lower speed limits across Bottisham, according to a public notice issued in Cambridge News and on the Public Notice Portal.Disabled bay revokedThe council proposes to revoke the disabled persons parking bay outside 16 Hardwick Street, Newnham, Cambridge and return the space to resident permit parking. The bay is no longer required by the original applicant or by nearby residents. Representations and any objections, stating reasons, must be submitted in writing by Wednesday, August 26, 2026, quoting reference PR1231.
Lichfield RoadA second proposal would introduce a prohibition of waiting at all times on Lichfield Road, Cambridge, on both sides of the carriageway between its junctions with Cowper Road and Coleridge Road. This would create continuous double yellow lines through that stretch to improve compliance and maintain access. Objections and other representations must be made in writing by Wednesday, August 26, 2026, quoting PR1234.Bottisham speed limitSeparately, the council has made a consolidation order introducing a 20mph speed limit on most residential roads in Bottisham. A 40mph limit will apply on Tunbridge Lane from a point 284m northeast of its junction with Thomas Christian Way, continuing east for 400m. An extension of the 30mph limit on Lode Road, Bottisham, from a point 72m south of its junction with Quy Road or Swaffham Road for 30m will be incorporated into the same order. The order was made on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and came into operation on Friday, August 7, 2026. For administrative purposes, earlier related orders are revoked and their effects consolidated.What could this mean for residents and road users? The Hardwick Street change would return a single bay to general resident parking, which may marginally increase permit-holder availability nearby. The Lichfield Road restrictions would remove kerbside parking along the marked section at all times, which could assist visibility at junctions and help buses and emergency vehicles. The Bottisham 20mph areas are intended to support safer walking and cycling on local streets. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to make a representation within the stated timescales.
View the proposalsThe council has provided detailed plans and order texts on its online traffic portal under the titles CoC CEA WRSPP 2022 Am 79 Hardwick Street and CoC CEA WRSPP 2022 Am 80 Lichfield Road, with the Bottisham speed limits consolidated order listed separately.How do I have my say?For the Cambridge proposals, send written objections or representations by Wednesday August 26 2026, setting out your grounds and quoting PR1231 for Hardwick Street and PR1234 for Lichfield Road. For the Bottisham order, anyone wishing to question its validity may apply to the High Court within six weeks from Wednesday, July 29, 2026 on the statutory grounds.Where can I get help?The council’s Policy and Regulation team can provide assistance and copies of documents by telephone on 0345 045 5212 or by email.This report is based on a statutory notice by Cambridgeshire County Council as published in Cambridge News and on the Public Notice Portal. Residents can review the official documents via the council’s consultation portal and the Public Notice Portal.Privacy Policy