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News and Comment August 2023

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23 August (Part 2) - Phase 1. But more to do

Parking issuesIt has been confirmed that Carrill Way and surrounding roads are to get their long awaited double yellow lines at junctions which should improve sight lines without actually reducing the parking problems. Two residents were given PCNs yesterday because there was absolutely nowhere to park without blocking the road; all because Bexley Council did not see the Elizabeth line coming.

There are several people to thank for this first step in the right direction. Councillor Sally Hinkley (Labour, Belvedere) made representations a whole year ago but got nowhere due to hitting a brick wall named Peter Craske.

Then her ward colleagues Daniel Francis and Esther Amanning edged things up a notch with their letter of updated news for affected residents and don’t forget Conservative Cabinet Member Richard Diment who responded very positively to a number of emails from residents including me.

Finally to Daniel himself for providing the link to the announcement when I had failed to find it.

After all his efforts only nine people responded to the Consultation notice but all were in favour of yellow lines. One was pushing further for the imposition of a £150 a year parking permit but I have only come across one resident who wants that and it is from a carless household.

Marked bays and a few more double yellows are all that is required. Maybe Sadiq Khan’s unjustified tax will solve the problem!

 

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