Improvements to parking in Westminster

This week Westminster Council is announcing a number of changes to parking enforcement, following consultation with local residents. As everyone agrees, parking is often a difficult area - and getting the balance right on the issue is often challenging. As a result, the Council is implementing a number of common sense measures from 31 January onwards. They are:

• that no penalty notice will be issued to vehicles displaying a permit in a suspended bay during the first two days of suspension - we know that it is often not easy for residents to check their car everyday, particularly if they don't use it during the week or go away for a few days. As a result, no penalty notices will be issued during the first 2 days of a suspension - instead the Council will attempt to contact residents by phone or relocate the vehicle.
• 5 minutes grace period for resident permit holders in their own zone to unload or pick up passengers
• introducing a suspensions hotline (7 823 4567) - where residents can report instances where suspension signs are in place but no activity is taking place
• returning suspended bays back to use as soon as the activity has completed

Each of these changes will, it is hoped, make a real difference for local residents.

If you have an issue with parking - or have been issued with a ticket which you think unfair - please let us know. We would be very happy to help.

Lee