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