You may recall that there was
a
petition about parking a month or so ago but it was organised by
Greenwich residents. On our side of the borough border
the
residents of Overton Road (the one opposite Sainsbury’s were putting
pressure on their Councillors because they are swamped by Liz line parking from
1 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m.
Monday and a little
further afield in Peabody territory things are even worse. Apart from
occasional double yellow, there are no restrictions at all.
Fortunately there have been some developments. Bexley Council has at long last
taken up Peabody’s offer to talk about the issues.
The meeting was held on 22 October 2026 and both parties agreed that a phased
approach would be the best way forward.
Bexley Council will progress the introduction of waiting restrictions at
strategic locations to improve access, reduce obstructive parking and ensure
that roads remain accessible for all vehicles.
Peabody Housing will undertake surveys before and after the implementation of
the waiting restrictions. The surveys will establish existing parking demand,
identify parking patterns and assess the impact of the new restrictions,
including any displacement of vehicles into surrounding roads.
The findings will provide the evidence to assess the effectiveness of the
measures and determine whether further intervention is necessary.
Both parties acknowledge the significant difficulties experienced by residents
and other road users, however the immediate introduction of a Controlled Parking
Zone (CPZ) is not considered appropriate at this stage. Implementing a CPZ
without a clear understanding of parking demand and the likely impact on
surrounding roads could result in a scheme that does not adequately address the
underlying problems.
Bexley Council plans a phased, evidence-led approach
with the initial waiting restrictions and subsequent parking surveys informing
any further action. The results will be used to assess whether additional
restrictions or a CPZ would provide an effective and proportionate long-term solution.
The foregoing is an edited version of a statement by Councillor Zainab Asunramu, Labour,Thamesmead East.