Lane gating
Lane gating, also known as alley gating is a method of
controlling access to back lanes. Gates are designed to restrict
access and only allow entry to the residents who live there,
businesses and other people with genuine legitimate access. This in
turn leads to a cleaner safer environment, improved community
spirit and reduces waste management costs for the local
authorities.
For Alley Gates to be considered in any area of the city they
are assessed and prioritised from statistics gathered from the
Alley Gates Partnership Group, the local authority, police, fire
service and environmental health teams. The lanes are scored on the
number of categories such as fly tipping, the number of properties
effected by the lane, cost effectiveness and number of fires.
How to request Alley Gates
If residents wish to apply to have their back lanes considered
for gating in the future they should contact the Anti-Social
Behaviour Support Assistant on 01228 618512.
Gated Lanes in the Carlisle District
Within the Carlisle district there are so far two phases of
gated lanes, these were chosen after consultation with residents,
the police, Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council. Phase
2 of the alley gates programme was implemented in 2009 and were
funded by the Carlisle & Eden Crime & Disorder Reduction
Partnership and Cumbria County Councils Local Area Committee. The
gated lanes are being managed and maintained by Carlisle City
Council in conjunction with the residents living beside the
lanes.
PHASE 1
- Crummock Street / Dowbeck Road.
- Wigton Road / Crummock Street / Bassenthwaite Street.
- Edward Street / Flower Street.
- Grey Street / Flower Street.
PHASE 2
- Howe Street / Bowman Street.
- Grey Street Orchard Street.
- Alexander Street / Brook Street.
- Linton Street / Sybil Street.
- St James Street / Nelson Street / Clifton Street.
- Nelson Street Clifton Street.
- Harrison Street / Clementina Terrace.
- Blackwell Road / Gloucester Road.
Positive Feedback
Residents are clearly very happy with the newly installed gated.
One said;
"I feel much safer now the gates are up, i look forward
protected from potential burglaries."
"Many of my friends and family have commented on how
much of a good idea they are."
It is planned that more alley gates will be installed as and
when funding is identified.