Barking and Dagenham Council have proposed plans to introduce controlled parking zones (CPZ) in more than 100 roads across the borough.

Letters have been sent to residents who live in the affected zones – designated as zones A, B, C, and D – asking for their views on the new parking plans.

Under the proposed CPZ plans, only residents who have applied for a permit will be able to park on certain roads during set hours.

The latest CPZ proposals are part of wider plans by the council to improve safety, particularly around schools, by reducing inconsiderate parking, tackling congestion and reducing the amount of pollution in the air emitted from vehicles.

Not about making money but listening to residents

Councillor Margaret Mullane, Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety, said: "We know one of the biggest bugbears for our residents is parking – so we want to try and make our borough safer, greener and fairer for everyone by introducing a CPZ that puts local people first.

"This isn’t about making money, it is about listening to our residents, reducing congestion and improving safety on our roads. Some people can’t park near their home because drivers use their streets as free car parks, while there have been incidents where the emergency services and our refuse trucks have struggled to get down some roads." 

There are several CPZ areas already in place across the borough.

The introduction of the CPZ will affect 123 roads and mean households could end up having to pay to park on the roads outside their home, with permits being priced on a sliding scale, with two vehicles ranging from free up to £140 per year depending on how polluting their vehicle is.

Cllr Mullane added: "We hope residents tell us what they think and use this opportunity to decide what is best for them, so if you have received a letter, or if you have an opinion on the parking situation in the borough, make sure you voice in heard." 

The consultation closes on 21 November. Those residents who received the letters should use the links provided, however, everyone can view the plans and give their feedback on the proposals.