| Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) is currently running a parking consultation in Welwyn – which is only open until 26thSeptember – just a few days away. It seeks feedback on your preferred response to any parking issues you might experience. It frames the likely prospect of the introduction of paid-for residents permits to park on your own street. At current prices, charges will range from £44 for one car (with charges ramping up considerably for additional cars) up to £1,000 for local businesses. And you’d have to pay more for visitors as well. Don’t miss your chance to have your say! Especially if you do not favour paid-for Residents Parking Permits. Please fill in the short survey by clicking this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WelwynWest If a volume of responses is not received by WHBC that favour or dissent to a particular outcome, WHBC will proceed as they see fit on the information available. More details about the survey The consultation was triggered by WHBC having received a meagre threshold of 50 complaints over a 12 year – an average just over four a year! The consultation covers the whole of the Welwyn West ward but, we understand, is mainly driven by matters relating to the School Road /Hawbush area of Welwyn. The consultation went live in July, but with very little communication to announce it. So, we want to make sure that as many residents as possible are made aware and have the chance to meaningfully contribute, so that the results accurately reflect what residents actually want. Please note: You only have until 26thSeptember to share your perspective. You can find more information from WHBC about the consultation here: https://www.welhat.gov.uk/parking-consultations/welwyn-west. A list of roads covered by the survey can be found here: https://www.welhat.gov.uk/parking-consultations/welwyn-west/2 Completing the survey The survey will only take around 5-10 minutes to complete. It asks you: What road you live on Whether you experience (or not) any parking issues on your road: At particular times On particular days What type of issue Whether you support (or not) the principle of parking controls What controls (if any at all) you would be satisfied with, specifically asking about: Paid-for residents permits Single yellow lines with time restrictions aimed at commuter times Verge and footway prohibitions A box for other comments which allows you to comment on issues beyond your immediate road. Please do take this opportunity to make your views known and do share this with your neighbours. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WelwynWest |
