Harrow Council proposes changes to disabled parking bays
Residents have until October 14 to review proposed amendments and submit feedback on parking arrangements.
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Harrow Council is proposing alterations to disabled parking bays across the borough, which could see some bays removed and new ones established. These changes are part of a review of The Harrow (Free Parking Places) (Disabled Persons) Traffic Order 2017. The council has invited residents to examine the proposals and share their perspectives before a final decision is made.
Details of Proposed Changes
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Under the proposed order, disabled parking bays that are no longer required in certain areas will be removed. New bays will be introduced in locations detailed within the official schedules. Additional modifications include the designation of non-residential disabled parking spaces with a limit of a three-hour stay, applicable from Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm. Existing parking places may also be reduced in length or redefined to accommodate the new disabled persons' parking provisions.
How Residents Can Provide Feedback
Copies of the proposed orders, maps of the affected areas, and the council's statement of reasons are available for public inspection at Greenhill Library, located at Perceval Square, College Road, Harrow, HA1 1GX. These documents can be viewed during the library's opening hours: 10am to 6pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays, excluding bank holidays. Residents can also request further information by emailing the council's transportation service at transportation@harrow.gov.uk. Those wishing to comment or object must submit a written statement detailing their reasons to transportation@harrow.gov.uk, quoting reference 26-23 ST. The deadline for all feedback is 11.59pm on October 14.
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The public notice detailing these proposed changes was published on September 24 by Poonam Pathak, Assistant Director of Traffic, Highways and Parking. A comprehensive list of all streets affected by the proposed removals, amendments, or new introductions of disabled bays is included in the official public notice.
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+What changes are being proposed for disabled parking bays in Harrow?
Harrow Council is proposing to remove some disabled parking bays where they are no longer needed and introduce new ones in different locations. Additionally, some non-residential disabled bays may have a maximum stay of three hours between Monday and Friday, 8am to 8pm.
+How can I review the proposed changes to disabled parking bays?
You can review the proposed orders, maps of affected areas, and the council's statement of reasons at Greenhill Library. These documents are available during library opening hours until October 14.
+What is the deadline for submitting feedback on the disabled parking bay proposals?
The deadline for residents to submit their comments or objections regarding the proposed changes to disabled parking bays is 11.59pm on October 14. Feedback should be sent via email to transportation@harrow.gov.uk, quoting reference 26-23 ST.
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