Residents in north London successfully campaigned against Haringey Council's proposal to eliminate daily visitor parking permits, which would have drastically increased parking costs. The council's reversal followed overwhelming disapproval from over 95% of residents during the public consultation, highlighting community mobilization against the changes. Campaigner Dr. Caitlin Clunie-O'Connor expressed satisfaction with the community's response but criticized the council for not recognizing the proposal’s potential negative consequences sooner, particularly concerning its impact on vulnerable residents needing visitor access.
We are delighted. It was really heartening to see the community response.
If the council's plan hadn't been noticed by a couple of residents it would have gone through and would have had a negative impact on some of the most vulnerable residents.
The prospect of a hike in charges for visitor parking outside their homes sparked anger among local residents, who took to online community websites.
It was also the inequality of it. That should have been picked up by the council.
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