Friday, July 27, 2007
Controlled Parking Zones in Kilburn – Reviewing the Review
When residents in north Kilburn expressed their frustrations yet again about the way CPZs and the reviews are organised, I invited the chair of Brondesbury Residents and Tenants association (BRAT) to put the views of the residents he represents to officers. A major concern is the local CPZ review had come up just before the borough-wide parking strategy consultation and the review questions did not cover the kind of issues residents want to raise.
The good news is that another review will be carried out at the same time as neighbouring CPZ reviews, giving everyone a chance to consider the bigger picture. Brent has many more zones than some other London boroughs and some reconfiguring may be needed.
The shortage of parking for residents with permits, especially in roads around the High Road, has led to a petition from some residents in Dyne Road, unable to park in the evening when visitors or business are filling up the streets. Officers are now looking to see how parking capacity can be increased and how residents’ parking spaces can be safeguarded. Protection of trees, pay and display machines, speed humps, fraudulent use of disabled badges and expiring permits are other issues being addressed.
If Kilburn residents have other concerns, let me know and let’s make sure these are included in the upcoming CPZ review questions and responses so that residents’ parking permits are worth the paper they are printed on.
Mary Arnold
Cllr, Kilburn Ward
Spokesperson for Children and Families
07961 406 005
http://www.brentbrain.org.uk/cllrmaryarnold
The good news is that another review will be carried out at the same time as neighbouring CPZ reviews, giving everyone a chance to consider the bigger picture. Brent has many more zones than some other London boroughs and some reconfiguring may be needed.
The shortage of parking for residents with permits, especially in roads around the High Road, has led to a petition from some residents in Dyne Road, unable to park in the evening when visitors or business are filling up the streets. Officers are now looking to see how parking capacity can be increased and how residents’ parking spaces can be safeguarded. Protection of trees, pay and display machines, speed humps, fraudulent use of disabled badges and expiring permits are other issues being addressed.
If Kilburn residents have other concerns, let me know and let’s make sure these are included in the upcoming CPZ review questions and responses so that residents’ parking permits are worth the paper they are printed on.
Mary Arnold
Cllr, Kilburn Ward
Spokesperson for Children and Families
07961 406 005
http://www.brentbrain.org.uk/cllrmaryarnold
