Joshua Munro, a barrister from Hailsham Chambers, himself a resident, acting on behalf of the Say NO! residents’ group, has written on our behalf to Enfield Council’s Chief Executive, Ian Davis, raising legal concerns over the Council’s proposed changes to Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) in Arnos Grove and Palmers Green. He argues the Council’s shift from a reactive to a proactive CPZ strategy, using parking zones to promote broader goals such as reducing car dependency and supporting housing, is unlawful under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (RTRA 1984), which restricts CPZs to managing parking issues only. The removal of the CPZ Consultation Charter, which once ensured public input was paramount, but now sees this as no longer the determinant issue in the Council’s decision-making undermines trust and bypasses community needs. Mr Munro highlights the excessive fees that those in the existing Arnos Grove one-hour CPZ, are disproportionate to the enforcement provided and potentially unlawful. He demands a detailed explanation of the council’s strategy, a review of pricing, and a reintroduction of the consultation process. If these issues aren’t addressed, legal action will be pursued.
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