Concept revealed for pedestrianised Leamington Parade

The Leamington Transformation Board have released their finalized “concept masterplan” for the pedestrianised Parade.

 People’s Parade Middle, WCC

The board, comprised of authorities including Leamington Town Council, Warwick District Council, and Warwickshire County Council (WCC), released the finalised “Parade Public Realm Concept Masterplan” on January 26.

Possibly the most impactful change proposed within the masterplan is the removal of vehicle access from the Parade (from Hamilton Terrace to Clarendon Avenue).

The masterplan aims to […] prioritise the safety of women and girls while also considering neurodivergence

Many Warwick students would be affected by this as the plan would re-route essential bus services used by students commuting to campus from Leamington, as well as impacting those who travel to campus by car.

 Town Hall Square, WCC

The plan’s aims focus on boosting the economy and improving the safety of the area. It also incorporates a focus on Leamington’s Conservation Area status.

Some major additions to the Parade involved in the plan include the planting of trees, a new Town Square, improved seating, and a water feature. Cyclists are also a focus as the plan aims to provide dedicated cycle lanes and secure bike parking.

The masterplan aims to make Leamington Parade much safer through improved lighting and design choices which prioritise the safety of women and girls while also considering neurodivergence.

People are overwhelmingly supportive

Mark Lee, Independent Chair of Leamington Transformation Board

WCC states: “This is a conceptual starting point which will be further designed, planned and implemented in phases, allowing improvements in line with budget availability, ultimately creating an overall larger transformation”.

The release of this final concept follows an eight-week public engagement exercise which took place in June and July of 2025. The outreach exercise revealed “majority support” for the pedestrianisation, says Warwickshire County Council, “with strongest agreement for integrating trees, planting and water”.

 Euston Gardens View, WCC

WCC says overall agreement for the plan was 76.3%, compared to 21.2% disagreement. Mark Lee, the independent chair of the Leamington Transformation Board, told the BBC that people are “overwhelmingly supportive”.

The next step, says WCC, is for the Leamington Transformation Board to begin the next phase of designing with a focus on bus solutions, accessibility, and “access for deliveries and services”.

The conceptual masterplan has been presented to the Warwick District Council Cabinet on 5 February.