RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new parking scheme.

People living in the Surrenden area of Brighton are being asked to complete an online questionnaire about the city council’s plans before Friday, August 14.

Following a consultation in January, most residents said they would prefer a “light touch” scheme and it is proposed this would operate for two hours a day between 9am and 10am and 2pm and 3pm, Monday to Friday.

There would be permit holder bays for residents and their visitors only during enforcement hours.

Bays for loading, car club vehicles, blue badge holders, motorcycles and bicycles could be provided on request.

Permit parking would also be available for business users or services that can demonstrate their need to use a vehicle, and anyone can park for free outside of the scheme operational hours.

Double yellow lines would also be placed at junctions and over dropped kerbs.

The Surrenden Area Parking Campaign (SAPC) say that since 2015, new parking schemes in surrounding areas have diverted non-resident parking into the Surrenden area, creating problems for residents.

The group represents 26 streets in the area and has set up its own questionnaire for residents to give their views on the council's proposals.

Ward councillor Jamie Lloyd said: “We know parking pressures in Surrenden have been an issue for some time, with some vehicles being parked all day and others parking on pavements.

The Argus: Residents in Surrenden have been campaigning for parking changes for years. Photo from 2018Residents in Surrenden have been campaigning for parking changes for years. Photo from 2018

“Credit is due to the Surrenden Area Parking Campaign, who have successfully campaigned to get this consultation underway and finally see a solution to the parking problems in the area.

“I’d ask all residents to take part to ensure any decision is representative of the views of people living in the area.”

Ward councillor Steve Davis added: “It’s been a pleasure to work alongside the Surrenden Area Parking Campaign on this important issue.

“I look forward to seeing an end to the problems faced by residents for many years and would urge them to have their say before the August 14 deadline.”

All responses will be reported to the council’s environment, transport and sustainability committee on September 29.