Royal Greenwich Gets Tough With Anti-social Parking - Parkers Face Stiff Penalties

by our RGB correspondent | Woolwich

The Royal Borough is getting tough with people who park their cars and vans on the grass at council-owned land in Abbey Wood.

Notices warning that fixed penalty fines apply were put up last Wednesday (October 7) in Mottisfont Road and other nearby roads on the estate.

The move follows complaints from residents that vehicles are churning up the grass and stopping children from playing.

The notices warn that parking is not allowed, and anyone who does will get a £60 penalty. If that is not paid within 14 days, the penalty rises to £100.

And if that is still not paid, drivers will be taken to court. The ‘no parking’ action is being enforced by Wing Parking, a firm employed by the council.

Cllr Chris Kirby (top), Royal Borough of Cabinet member for Housing said: “This is a big issue for residents at Abbey Wood. Drivers are parking on the grassed communal areas outside the housing blocks, and people are getting fed up with it. It is anti-social, and the action the council is taking is sending a clear message that they face a stiff penalty if they ignore the signs."