Residents only parking will be introduced for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.
Thousands of people attend the annual event, which runs from June 4 to June 10.
Westmorland & Furness Council has approved traffic restrictions during the fair to help alleviate stress on the roads in and around the town.
As well as residents only parking, a one-way system, a no waiting at any time restriction and reduced speed limits of 40mph will be introduced.
The measures have been approved by Eden Locality Board.
Councillor Colin Atkinson told the meeting that Powis Lane was the main exit route after the fair and became very busy – he said he hoped that the proposed 40mph limit be enforced.
A highways officer confirmed police had supported the changes outlined
The Hesket and Lazonby councillor added there had previously been complaints that parking tickets had been issued against local residents parking outside their own homes.
He asked whether a local parking scheme had been considered.
The officer said the issues was being considered by the Multi-Agency Steering Group’s Operational Sub-Group.
Councillor Michael Hanley (Alston and Fellside) asked if the use of the library car park as a pen for horses would be complied with by those attending the event and if any non-compliance issues were expected.
The officer said the approach had been successful last year and that the majority of those attending had used the car park as directed.
