I went along to the Mayor and Cabinet meeting tonight as a new round of Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) consultations were on the agenda - including here in Lee Green.

There are three consultations proposed:

• To extend the recent Hither Green East CPZ to cover Kellerton Road and the section of Manor Lane between Soutbrook Road and Kellerton Road.  See map here.
• To extend the Bankwell Road/Old Road CPZ to cover a larger area from Murillo Road up to Brightfield Road.  See map here.
• To introduce a new CPZ covering Holme Lacey and Dallinger Roads and a short stretch of Manor Lane.  There’s a possiblity this might be a two hour CPZ.  See map here.

I’d stress that all that’s been agreed is to consult on a detailed proposal for these areas.  Nothing will happen without a majority vote by residents in favour of the scheme.

The timetables for consulting aren’t firm at present.   The Hither Green East extension and the Bankwell/Old Road extension will be consulted on first - they’re the joint top priorities in the whole borough (though they’re numbered 1&2, it’s been confirmed by officers and the Mayor that they’ll be consulted on together).   Holme Lacey and Dallinger will take a bit longer - it’s priority 8.   If you want to be kept up to date on progress, check back here, or subscribe to E-Focus using the box on the right.

Have a good read of the report, and feel free to let me have your thoughts.  As I say, all that’s been decided is to consult, and I’m well aware there are usually strong opinions for and against parking controls!