Terry Wilcox (letters, May 16) continues the distortion presented so often in the past few months by those opposed to CPZ in Merton Park.
The council did indeed assure residents that their views would be taken into account. What the council did not do was offer residents not experiencing a problem a veto over those who do. They consulted over a wide area, parts of which do have a commuter parking problem now and parts which do not.
Those of us in areas seriously affected by commuter parking voted in favour of our streets being protected from commuter parking, others in areas not so affected voted against.
The council listened and heeded the concerns of residents who have experienced growing problems over the past few years.
Far from the council imposing something in the face of over-whelming opposition, the CPZ consultation in Merton Park is an example of good consultation practice.
PAUL KELLY
Church Lane
Merton Park
May 30, 2003 16:00
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article