The Thames problem: Result #1

Several weeks ago we summoned Thames Water, Laing O'Rourke and Westminster Parking Services to a meeting at City Hall to discuss the unacceptable state of the the pipe improvement works currently underway in Maida Vale (see here for earlier stories). The results of that meeting are now starting to come through.

One of the most irritating aspects of parking suspensions is the lack of clarity regarding when residents can and cannot park, particularly at the weekends. As a result, all parking suspension notices printed since the beginning of this month should now clearly indicate whether or not they relate to weekends.

As importantly - although don't hold us to this - any suspension which is in force at the weekend should mean that work actually does take place. We have worked closely with Thames in recent weeks to ensure they are only taking parking spaces offline when absolutely necessary and we have received assurances that they will only request 24-hour 7-day suspensions when they do intend to work. Please let us know if Thames aren't holding to their side of the agreement on this.

It's not enough, but it is a start. Let's hope there is more good news to come.

Lee