Pavement Parking 2025-09-11
2025-09-11
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Q1
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The previous Government consulted on pavement parking rules but failed to take action. The current government is considering devolution in shaping their thinking on the issue.
What recent progress has been made on developing policy regarding pavement parking? Will the Minister assure us that any enforcement powers will be extended to local authorities and not just the police, to make regulations effective? Furthermore, will he reassure us that local authorities have the power to make exceptions in impractical areas?
We continue to engage actively with local authorities in developing this policy. Local authorities already have the power to restrict pavement parking by introducing traffic regulation orders, and we are exploring additional measures to assist them.
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The Minister did not explicitly assure that enforcement powers will be extended to local authorities beyond what is already in place or specify how exceptions for impractical areas would work.
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Q2
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A particular issue with cars dangerously mounting kerbs outside Mill Hill primary academy in Sunnyside Avenue, Tunstall.
What more can be done to address the issue of cars dangerously mounting kerbs outside Mill Hill primary academy on Sunnyside Avenue?
I encourage the hon. Member to engage with his local authority to explore whether a traffic regulation order would be appropriate in that instance.
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The Minister did not provide specific action or clarification but suggested engaging with the local authority.
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