People living in Hanover and the Elm Grove area are being asked whether they want a residents parking scheme.
The News reported last month the council was set to start a consultation after 70% of people said parking was a problem in the area.
Now, surveys have been posted through everyone’s door, and public exhibitions on the proposed scheme (Wednesday, April 28).
The permits will cost £108 for most residents – and as part of the scheme, several roads will become one-way. There will also be pay and display bays at the end of most roads.
The start of the consultation has prompted a flurry of comments on our original article, some opposed and some welcoming the scheme – so we thought it would be interesting to run a poll:
On our original article, John commented: “This is only a problem because the council have operated a divide and rule policy whereby they force traffic into areas by neighbouring restrictions then offer to fleece us for another permit ’solution’.
“Everyone with a car is a visitor somewhere when they move it – it should all be free where it isn’t dangerous (and banned where it is).”
And Steve said: “The ’solution’ in my street appears to be to halve the number of parking spaces by allowing parking on one side of the road only. The present situation – although not ideal – is preferable by far.”
However, Philip said: “Excellent. About time. the area has become over-congested and potentially dangerous.
“The scheme, as in other areas, should provide needy parking for residents and discourage the area becoming a dumping ground for certain businesses, other establishments and dumped/traveller vehicles.
“The token fee of £108 equates to just 30p a day – fantastic value. Bring it on!”
There will be two staffed exhibitions where traffic experts from the council and Mott MacDonald will be on hand to answer questions, and residents’ questionnaires will be available.
The first will be at the Craven Vale Community Centre, Hadlow Close from 12:45pm to 4.45pm today, and from 4.15pm to 8.15pm tomorrow, and the second at Milton Road Church hall, from 3pn to 7pm and Wednesday, May 5 from 12 noon to 4pm.
After that residents can view the unstaffed display at the parking information centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road from 6-28 May, 9am-5pm.
You can also email Mott MacDonald at hanoverandelmgroveparking@mottmac.com or call (01273) 365425.
The results of the consultation will be reported to the environment cabinet member meeting later this year.
I have lived in john street for 3 years and I never encountered any problem parking my car in this area.
This is another council strategy for easy money making.
I used to live in seven dials area and many of the neighbors fought against the parking scheme but the council ignored everything and went ahead with their decision;
The council claimed that the former Children hospital was the cause of visiting parking. 3 years after the introduction of the scheme the hospital was closed down, the council knew about this but kept it very quiet;
In seven dials initially the pay and display bays only cost £1 per hour and 50 visitor tickets a year, now it cost £3 per hour pay and display and residents only get 20 visitor tickets a year. SHOCKING;;
If the council really want to solve the problem of visiting and “AMEX” commuting parking why they don`t give free parking permits for residents and pay and display for everyone else.
John street is in an appalling state with many holes, uneven levels and humps making it very dangerous to drive through, at no point the council has mentioned anything about repairing the roads.
IF IS THERE ANY GROUP OF PEOPLE GETTING TOGETHER OR WANT TO APPEAL AGAINST THE PARKING SCHEME PLEASE CONTACT ME acortes2748@hotmail.com or mobil 07801073882
Interesting. We have had a parking scheme imposed on us despite the majority of residents voting against (goes live tomorrow, 1st May). More interesting, we are being charged £120 per permit. Count yourselves lucky!