Public pressure to review resident parking permits across High Wycombe could soon receive tens of thousands of pounds in backing.
A petition requesting resident-only parking for Jubilee Road, Upper Green Street, Oakridge Road and Abercromby Avenue has prompted local councillors to consider investing £20,000 to fund a consultation on a wider scheme.
Campaigners claim that ever since restrictions were introduced in surrounding roads in the mid-90s, parking in these streets has gone up, causing residents “distress”.
The strain is particularly felt by the elderly, who might have mobility issues, they said.
PICTURED: Abercromby Avenue
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Councillors in High Wycombe are now considering a review of resident parking permits in these streets, which could also extend to “all roads within [the] A4010, A40 and A404”.
They claim “a full review” that incorporates this wider area is also justified, because “all these areas have seen an increase in parking since the increase in permit schemes…and [the] introduction of pay and display on the Cressex trading estate”.
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More people now working from home has “caused more parking congestion”, they said.
“Initial designs and discussion have started”, documents indicate.
“We have had ongoing parking issues and complaints from these roads [and] neighbouring roads which has increased due to changes within the town, as well as more residents working from home which has caused more parking congestion,” documents state.
“If majority support is gained, it would greatly allow the council to control the numbers of vehicles within these roads and hopefully push the commuter parking issues into the ample car parks within High Wycombe.
“Not only would this assist residents, it should reduce congestion on highways from vehicles looking for the small number of parking spaces.”
It adds: “The initial estimate to draft scheme and carry out informal consultation would be £20,000.”
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