Residents of Cranwell Street in Lincoln have voiced their dissatisfaction with the proposed parking permit scheme that intends to alleviate congestion in residential areas. The scheme is currently under consideration by the City of Lincoln Council. The aim is to establish permit zones near the southern end of the High Street. This decision is driven by issues caused by drivers from other areas, in addition to football fans who park their vehicles on residential streets.
Terrance Hamilton, who has been a resident of Cranwell Street for many years, did not mince words in expressing his objection to the proposal. Hamilton brought attention to the inconvenience caused during matchdays, when football fans overlook the available parking space in South Park and decide to park their cars in the residential area. He strongly opposes the idea of paying for a parking permit and considers it to be a futile exercise. Becky Hewitt, a fellow resident, also narrated her bitter experiences regarding the parking condition, calling it “horrendous”. She elaborated on how her father is often compelled to park his car several streets away, particularly after completing night shifts.
The council’s proposed plan would encompass areas stretching from Sewell’s Walk to Spencer Street, and Boultham Avenue to Sidney Terrace. The estimated expenditure for implementing this proposal is around £70,000, and it potentially could yield up to £175,000 by 2030. Nevertheless, obtaining the council’s green light would require backing from no less than 51% of the residents through a referendum, and the concurrence of the Lincolnshire County Council. Past schemes along similar lines have already been instigated closer to the city centre. However, reports suggest that these measures have merely pushed parking issues further down the High Street.
The Lincoln Post adapted this story from the original reporting by www.bbc.com.
