Southwark asking the same question until they get the answer they are looking for

Just to add my views on this issue as a resident of Elfindale Road for some 10 years. I must say I was surprised that Southwark are seeking residents views on this proposal yet again, as I seem to remember that a possible North Dulwich CPZ was rejected very firmly when residents were last asked for their opinions.

I am yet again firmly against this CPZ proposal.

My own experience in Elfindale Road is that I can always park close to my house, so I therefore see no parking problems as a resident of Elfindale Road. Occasionally (perhaps 15% of the time) I may have to park 50 to 100 yards away from my front door, but I accept this as the price I pay for living in a busy crowded city. I dont have a problem with sometimes having to walk a short distance to get to my front door. I also live in the top half of Elfindale Road, so cannot understand the comment made elsewhere about "difficulties" in parking at the upper end.

It would almost appear that Southwark want to keep asking the same question until they get the answer they are looking for. I guess because CPZs must be a pretty lucrative business for Southwark, with the issue of permits, sale of parking tickets, and imposition of fixed penalty notices. The more CPZs they create, the greater their power over us poor residents, and the more money they generate for themselves.

If the council really are genuine in their aim of setting up a scheme to assist residents park in their own streets, by deterring non-residents from parking, then why propose an initial £100 annual cost for a single parking permit? Surely a nominal sum of a few pounds (with increases linked to RPI) to cover basic administration would be a logical and fair-minded step if the council really do have their residents interests at heart. Sorry to be cynical here, but I suspect that £100 is a profitable starting point, from which costs will then subsequently escalate.


In my opinion Southwark are not acting in the interests of its residents and council tax payers.... there is no parking problem where I live, Southwark are just trying to extend their influence over our lives and maximise their revenues.


keith wilson (elfindale road)