Parking matters

PAVEMENT PARKING BYE-LAW REJECTED.

The IW Council will not be taking further action following requests for a bye-law preventing pavement parking. Although I continue to receive complaints from residents of Place Road, I am grateful to those residents who are now parking sensibly by allowing enough room for double buggies and motorised scooters to get past.

DOUBLE YELLOW LINES FOR THE AVENUE REJECTED.

I have received complaints concerning residents parking impairing visibility up The Avenue from Tilbury Road. Although I was asked for double yellow lines on the Avenue, the IW Council will take no further action, since this is not recognised as an accident hotspot. The IW Council has suggested that both myself and the Parish Council urge residents to be considerate in ensuring visibility splays are kept clear.

RESIDENTS PERMITS CHALLENGED BY INDEPENDENTS.

 

This week my 'group' met with the Director that oversees car parking, Stuart Love.  Within our alternative budget we wanted to see local car parks filled, and felt that by offering an annual £150 permit would help residents, raise revenue for the Council whilst encouraging more shoppers into our struggling Town Centres.

 

The Director held the view that such a permit would cost the Council money rather than generate income. Last year following the removal of the £75 permit, car parking revenue increased by 18%.  Although it should be noted the degree of increases were more pronounced in some car parks than they were in others.

 

I suggested during the meeting that an area was used (where car park revenue fell or remained stable) as a pilot to see whether we were correct in our conclusions

 

MORNINGTON ROAD: RESIDENTS SEASONAL PARKING TO BE INVESTIGATED

 

One such Car Park that earned less money last years than it did in previous years is Mornington Road Car Park in Cowes

I have been approached by Queens Road and Cliff Road residents requesting to use Mornington Road Car Park, during the winter. Last year the revenue collected from this park amounted to £1066. Of this £1019 was raised during August.

I believe this amount of income does not justify best value- either for the IW Council, or local residents. I am looking forward to discussing this further with Deputy Council Leader Cllr. George Brown (who is the local Councillor for this car park) to see whether there are other options that might be considered.