Westmorland and Furness Council is encouraging anyone who requires on-street parking in the area to take part in a consultation about the parking permit process.
More than 200 people who live and work in Penrith have so far shared views in the council’s consultation on a new parking permit application process.
Set to launch in spring, the new protocol will be formally introduced to address specific parking issues in Penrith, making the way permits are obtained a fair and consistent process for all. The council continues to encourage those who require on-street parking to take part in the consultation by 29th February.
To offer residents and businesses the opportunity to talk to the Westmorland and Furness Council traffic management team about the proposed new process, public drop-in sessions have been arranged for Friday, 9th February, from 10am to 4pm at Costa Coffee in Angel Square, Penrith, and on Tuesday, 20th February, from 10am to 4pm at Penrith library.
John Murray, chair of the Eden Locality Board, said: “In areas with lots of terrace housing like Penrith, efficient on-street parking is crucial for optimising limited space and making the area an enjoyable place to live, work and thrive. The proposed parking protocol will formally introduce new, transparent criteria for the way permits are distributed, ensuring a reasonable number are issued to households across the area, enhancing on-street parking provisions in Penrith.”
The consultation can be completed online or on paper copies at Penrith library.
