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vanderbale |
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vanderbale Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 13:00 - 21 Jun 2019 Post subject: Motorbike parking fees in Waltham Forest Borough |
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I found out recently that Chingford station road (A1069) is going to start charging motorbikes to park on the high street from July 1st 2019 onwards. These parking charges are being rolled out across the Waltham Forest Borough so lots of bikers will be affected.
I've written an email to the council members in the hope they will reconsider for these reasons:
1. Motorbikes reduce congestion and pollute less than cars therefore we need to encourage not punish its use on our high streets.
2. The income of local businesses will be reduced if motorbike owners go elsewhere.
There are other valid reasons to object but I want to keep this short. If you want to do something similar I've listed their emails below (change AT to @) and a link to their details.
The 3 councillers details can be found here:
https://democracy.walthamforest.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=3876
https://democracy.walthamforest.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=269
https://democracy.walthamforest.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5248
cllr.kay.isa AT walthamforest.gov.uk
cllr.andrew.hemsted AT walthamforest.gov.uk
Cllr.Nick.Halebi AT walthamforest.gov.uk
wfdirect AT walthamforest.gov.uk (general email) |
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grr666 Super Spammer
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Posted: 13:57 - 21 Jun 2019 Post subject: |
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I'm absolutely sure this is all just some big mistake and will be rectified immediately once their attention is brought to it.
Personally my belief is that they couldn't give a fig what you or anyone else thinks of their plans and they're going
ahead anyway. Do let us know how you get on though, it's hard to find a genuine belly laugh these days. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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The Shaggy D.A. Super Spammer
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Posted: 14:31 - 21 Jun 2019 Post subject: |
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It's inside the M25, so nothing will improve until users of powered 2 wheeled transport are hanging from gibbets around the North Circular. ____________________ Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
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vanderbale Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 14:36 - 21 Jun 2019 Post subject: |
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Yeah likely, I think other boroughs will be watching to see how successful it is and probably do the same if no one complains.
If you want a proper belly laugh I suggest you check out their web page:
https://walthamforest.gov.uk/content/motorcycle%20parking%20in%20waltham%20forest
Reasons to introduce charges:
"As a borough, Waltham Forest is committed to lowering our carbon footprint and to reducing co2 emissions in general. "
"Another reason for the change is due to the fact that we have introduced virtual permits and payment options, which allows motorcycles to make payment safely and securely. "
"In addition we have had a number of reports of anti-social behaviour linked to moped use; we hope this additional form of parking control will help prevent and deter this by making it easier for our enforcement teams to move on such nuisance vehicles." |
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Posted: 18:16 - 21 Jun 2019 Post subject: |
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It's a trend with councils looking to make easy money.
Up in the North (true North - not Sheffield..) the county councils are raging some sort of mini war on those they can get money out of. Motorists for example.
Yes they claim to consult with the county population on new charges but so far I've not managed to find a single piece of information about that group of people.
Have a story from Alnwick. (not the same but worth a read!)
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/writing-wall-resident-who-furious-16456503 ____________________ CCM 404 DS |
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Posted: 11:52 - 22 Jun 2019 Post subject: |
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There is a tiny little car park in the centre of my town that had been free for local shoppers for years. Then some bright spark at the council thought to apply charges for no particular reason...
And then they found they had to put the prices up dramatically to a) pay for the machine and b) pay for a traffic warden.
On the upsides it's creating jobs out of thin air so that's something ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Old Sod Two Stroke Sniffer
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Posted: 07:18 - 23 Jun 2019 Post subject: |
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When they first decided to charge bikes for parking in Westminster it had this effect. I took this shot midday on a regular Friday (not a bank holiday).
https://i.ibb.co/HhWvbf9/Westminster-mcycle-chg-effects.jpg
This was just off Victoria Street SW1.
Vehicle free days? I hope that includes buses, taxis and bicycles. Shops will close, and they should sue Councils for loss of trade. |
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vanderbale Borekit Bruiser
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 342 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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