Traders in Islington have welcomed plans by the council to open up free parking to shoppers on Saturdays, it has been revealed, which could also benefit the friends and relatives who come to visit their loved ones who live in the borough around Christmas time. Indeed, as shops prepare for people to start their Christmas [...]
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‘Anti-car’ Islington council collects £9million in parking fines
Almost £9million in parking tickets boosted council coffers over the last year, amid criticism that wardens act like a “mercenary police force”. In the 12 months to June, the council received £8,968,000 in fines, which include offences like banned right turns as well as parking tickets. Caledonian Road, in Holloway, Essex Road, in Islington, and [...]
Islington ‘resident roamer’ parking scheme approved
A scheme to provide more freedom to park to those in flats to rent in the London borough of Islington and other local residents has been given the green light. Islington Council’s ‘resident roamer’ initiative, which lets resident permit holders park in any resident parking bay between 11:00 and 15:00 on Mondays to Saturdays, will [...]
Arsenal fans ‘will jam roads in parking permit free-for-all’
A “black market” in parking permits will lead to chaos around Arsenal’s Emirates stadium, residents warned today. They fear Arsenal fans, away supporters and people attending concerts at the venue will snap up “visitor vouchers” after Islington council relaxed its parking restrictions. It has lifted a cap on the number of temporary permits available around [...]
Unlimited Islington visitor parking vouchers will lead to glut of commuters
A NEW row over Islington’s controversial parking policy blew up this week over claims that Islington will be “swamped” by commuters from outside the borough. For the first time, the Labour-controlled council will allow Islington’s residential permit holders unlimited numbers of visitor parking vouchers for friends and family from outside the borough. Under the previous [...]
Islington Free parking scheme extended
Shoppers and visitors to Archway have extra reason to enjoy the summer as a free parking trial is extended over the next few months. Stays in 513 local pay-and-display bays on Saturdays will remain without charge for an extended period as part of a pilot project from Islington Council. The free parking was introduced earlier [...]