NEWS RELEASE

PR 1694

For Immediate Release                                                                                              

5 April 2004

Council to enforce line restrictions in the evening

Council to enforce line restrictions in the evening OVER the next few weeks Bath & North East Somerset Council will be introducing late evening patrols by parking attendants in the city of Bath.

The request has come after concerns were raised by local residents and taxi drivers about people parking on double yellow lines in the evening.

Parking is not permitted on double yellow lines at any time of the day or night. Cllr Sir Elgar Jenkins, Executive Member for Transport and Highways, said: “All of us should realise that parking on double lines is not permitted “Please be aware that if you do park your car illegally in Bath you will be liable for a parking fine and therefore it is only reasonable that Bath & North East Somerset Council should make people aware of the restrictions.”

Residents in the central area with a valid permit can park their cars in the Charlotte Street, Avon Street and Ham Gardens car parks free of charge from 5.30pm-10am and residents with a Zone Six permit can park in Charlotte Street free of charge from 5.30pm-10am.

For more information about parking restrictions log on to the Council’s website at www.bathnes.gov.uk

For more information, contact:

Dorothy Miley, Parking Team Leader, on Tel: 01225 395234 or e-mail dorothy_miley@bathnes.gov.uk

For comment, contact:

Cllr Sir Elgar Jenkins, Executive Member for Transportation and Highways, on Tel: 07980 998589 or e-mail elgar_jenkins@bathnes.gov.uk

Issued by: Bath & North East Somerset Press Office, tel 01225 477827 or 477283, email: pressoffice@bathnes.gov.uk