Issue - meetings

We the undersigned object to the proposed amendment to event day controls permit system in the Tokyngton area reference T0/12/190/EAM.

With the consent of the Executive, Mr Johnson and Mrs Keeley, residents from the Tokyngton area, addressed the Executive on the report from the Strategic Director, Environment and Neighbourhoods regarding the outcome of statutory consultation on proposed changes to parking tariffs, charges and permits. Mr Johnson sought clarification on the arrangements outside of event days and questioned whether there were plans to extend controlled parking in the Wembley area. Mrs Keeley reminded the Executive that when arrangements for the new Stadium had been considered, residents had been assured that there would be little road traffic generated by Stadium events but now instead traveling by car was being encouraged, inconveniencing local residents.

Councillor J Moher (Lead Member, Highways and Transportation) advised that visitor permits under the Wembley Stadium Protective Parking Scheme now allowed parking all day instead of the previous four hours and he was pleased to highlight the reduction in visitors’ charges to 50 pence for the day. He assured that there were no plans for new controlled parking zones in the borough. Councillor Butt (Chair, Leader of the Council) assured that the changes were primarily designed to clarify the system and to reduce costs.