Brent are consulting residents about proposed changes to parking charges and the management of on-street parking in Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) across the borough.
We are writing to you because you hold a parking account for one of our Controlled Parking Zones.
The consultation will end on 10 May 2016. Please give us your views before then.
There are 40 CPZs in the borough, with 33,000 on-street parking places serving 56,000 households. Currently all households are eligible for up to three parking permits for their own vehicles and unlimited visitor permits. With such pressure on demand, we are working with residents and businesses to shape a new approach to manage demand for parking spaces and encourage people to use more sustainable transport wherever possible.
Our Parking Strategy and Long Term Transport Strategy set out the council’s policies. We aim to manage high levels of demand for parking spaces, whilst improving road safety, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions, and supporting local businesses. A key aim is to help residents to park near to their homes.
With your help, we are looking at making some more changes to how we park on the roads in Brent. We are consulting on:
freezing charges in pay and display bays across the borough
a new scheme of charges for visitor parking in Controlled Parking Zones
a proposal to cap the availability of visitor permits
withdrawing the Visitor Household Permit offer
introducing a new permit for residents who need care and support
revising schools’ permits to encourage staff to minimise their parking impact and encourage better school travel planning
a proposal to limit residents’ permits to a maximum of two per household
simplifying the emissions-based charging scheme for residents’ permits, with increased charges for cars that create more air pollution
introducing a new trader permit which could help local businesses such as plumbers, electricians and other building trades
introducing a £25 supplement for diesel vehicles to reflect their recognised impact on air pollution
introducing a minimum permit charge of £25 for all vehicle types
reducing the permitted size of vehicles eligible for resident permits by introducing a weight limit of 3.5 tonnes.
What do I need to do now?
You can find out more about our proposals by visiting: www.brent.gov.uk/consultation
You will find an online questionnaire there where you can give your views.
A paper copy of the consultation information and questionnaire is available on request. To receive a paper copy, please email:transportation@brent.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can write to:
Brent Council
Parking & Lighting Service
Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley, Middlesex
HA9 0FJ
As part of the consultation we will be holding workshops for residents. Information and dates will be published shortly on our website: www.brent.gov.uk
The council really values your feedback. I would urge you to respond to the consultation if this is an issue which concerns you.
All the responses from the consultation will be taken into account. The council will consider all the responses before making a final decision later this year.
Yours sincerely,
Lorraine Langham
Strategic Director
Regeneration and Environment