Harrow Council proposes changes to disabled parking bays
Blue Badge holders could see amendments to existing bays and the introduction of new ones across the borough.
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Harrow Council has put forward amendments to disabled parking bays throughout the borough. The proposals involve removing bays where they are no longer needed and creating new ones in different locations. These changes are part of a review of The Harrow (Free Parking Places) (Disabled Persons) Traffic Order 2017.
Details of proposed changes
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Under the suggested order, some disabled parking bays will be removed from areas identified as no longer requiring them. Conversely, new bays are planned for locations detailed in the official schedules. Additional modifications include the designation of non-residential disabled parking places with a restriction of a maximum three-hour stay, applicable from Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm. Existing parking places may also be reduced in length or redefined in conjunction with the provision of disabled persons' parking places.
How residents can view and respond
A copy of the proposed Orders, along with maps of the affected areas and the council’s statement of reasons, is available for public inspection at Greenhill Library, located at Perceval Square, College Road, Harrow, HA1 1GX. This facility is available until October 14. Library opening hours are 10am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 3pm on Sundays, excluding bank holidays.
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Residents can submit written comments or objections regarding the proposals. These should be sent to the council’s transportation service via email at transportation@harrow.gov.uk. It is requested that submissions outline the reasons for the comment or objection and quote reference 26-23 ST. The deadline for all feedback is 11.59pm on October 14. The notice detailing these changes was published by Poonam Pathak, Assistant Director of Traffic, Highways and Parking, on September 24.
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+What changes are being proposed for disabled parking bays in Harrow?
Harrow Council is proposing to remove some existing disabled parking bays where they are no longer needed and introduce new ones in different locations. There are also plans to designate non-residential disabled parking places with a maximum three-hour stay between 8am and 8pm on weekdays.
+Where can I see the proposed changes and make a comment?
You can view the proposed orders and maps at Greenhill Library until October 14. Written comments or objections should be sent to transportation@harrow.gov.uk by the same date, quoting reference 26-23 ST.
+Are there any time limits for the new disabled parking bays?
Yes, the proposals include designating non-residential disabled parking places with a maximum stay of three hours. This restriction would apply from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 8pm.
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