Maidenhead & Windsor

From Monday January 14 the Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough will become a Special Parking Area, with the council in control of parking enforcement and introducing Safer Fairer Parking for All.

Since the beginning of the month Windsor and Maidenhead borough parking attendants have been on patrol in local streets and roads, issuing warning notices to drivers who have parked illegally on yellow lines or other restricted areas and reminding them that if they do so in future they will be in line for a £60 penalty charge notice.

In just one day last week more than 200 warning notices were handed out – but Cllr Colin Rayner, lead member for highways, transport and environment, said the end was in sight for people who flouted the law.

Cllr Rayner said: "The many months of detailed preparation are now over and the council is ready to introduce consistent, fair parking enforcement in our towns and villages. We are determined to reclaim local streets and roads from drivers who show casual disregard for the law by parking where they shouldn't, including in Windsor residents' parking permit areas."

He added: "There may be some central Windsor resident permit holders who will be worried that the changes will cause them real parking issues in the evenings and at weekends. However, I would urge them not to worry. The initial focus for the wardens will be parking hotspots and in areas where parking is causing danger to traffic flow and pedestrians.

"With the initial focus on hot spots, the council will then be implementing further changes to come into effect in March and April that will significantly increase space available to permit holders – like in resident permit-only roads."

Being a Special Parking Area means the Windsor and Maidenhead council will be responsible for enforcement of yellow lines and limited waiting, as well as its own residents' permit areas. Existing parking and waiting restrictions will remain the same, the only change being that the council will be in charge of enforcement instead of the police.

Parking attendants will not get bonuses or incentives for issuing a certain number of tickets. They will enforce parking regulations openly, fairly and consistently for all. They will also act as council ambassadors, providing advice and assistance to the community by reporting problems such as litter, graffiti and fly-tipping.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead