Harrow Council is consulting residents on proposals to increase parking fines, raising the question whether higher penalties will actually deter rule-breaking. Currently, Harrow is classed as a Band B authority (higher £140, lower £90), but now considering moving to Band A (higher £160, lower £110) which would bring higher penalty charge notices (PCNs) for parkingContinue reading “Harrow parking fines set to rise – but will it work?”
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Quiet vehicles, big risks: safeguarding Harrow’s visually impaired
The increasing use of electric and hybrid vehicles – often referred to as “quiet vehicles” – is bringing new safety challenges for people with sight loss in Harrow. While these vehicles reduce air pollution, their reduced engine noise poses a risk for pedestrians who rely on sound to navigate safely. Research from the Royal NationalContinue reading “Quiet vehicles, big risks: safeguarding Harrow’s visually impaired”
Harrow Air Quality Action Plan fails to credit ULEZ impact
Harrow has been classified as an Air Quality Management Area. An AQMA is declared if a local authority finds an area is unlikely to meet the national air quality objectives. The council has a statutory duty to monitor, report on and contribute to improving air quality in the borough. This includes the preparation of anContinue reading “Harrow Air Quality Action Plan fails to credit ULEZ impact”
New evening parking charges in Harrow ‘selectively’ introduced
Harrow council meeting on 23 October received a 2,374 signatures petition opposing the council’s plans to remove evening free parking from the council car parks in Harrow & Wealdstone Town Centres. Those concerned about the plans, articulate that the ‘selective’ arrangements have damaging implications for the nighttime economy in their areas.They say that the wardsContinue reading “New evening parking charges in Harrow ‘selectively’ introduced”
Harrow Monitoring Group 