New parking permit process for Penrith – have your say!

Westmorland and Furness council is seeking the views of Penrith residents on a new parking permit process set to launch in Spring 2024.

The new 'parking protocol' will be formally introduced to address specific parking issues in the area, making the way on-street parking permits are obtained a fair and consistent process for all.

The council has said most residents will see no noticeable change to day-to-day parking arrangements and can still apply for up to two permits per household dependent on access to off-street parking.

Councillor John Murray, Chair of the Eden Locality Board said: "In areas with lots of terrace housing like Penrith, efficient on-street parking is crucial for optimising limited space and making the area an enjoyable place to live, work and thrive.

"The proposed parking protocol will formally introduce new, transparent criteria for the way permits are distributed, ensuring a reasonable number are issued to households across the area, enhancing on-street parking provisions in Penrith.

"The consultation provides an opportunity for those that require access to on-street parking a chance to 'have your say' on the new process before it is finalised and discussed at Eden Locality Board in April 2024.

"We encourage Penrith residents and those that work in the area to take part and make a real difference to road users in your local community."

The Penrith Parking Consultation can be completed online via https://goto.penrith.town/New-parking-permit-process-for-Penrith-Survey or at Penrith Library where paper copies are available.

A series of public drop-in sessions are also being arranged for the coming months, offering residents and businesses the opportunity to talk to the team about the new protocol.

Before completing the consultation, you can read the full new Penrith Parking Protocol via: https://goto.penrith.town/Penrith-Parking-Protocol and the Penrith Parking Protocol FAQ documents via: https://goto.penrith.town/Parking-faq

Have your say by the closing date of Friday 8 March 2024.