Resident

Over a period of time we have had a number of concerns raised in relation to parking across the Parish of Barlow, especially around the two ends of the village and Springfield Road. Parking concerns require a joint approach as some agencies have different powers than other to tackle and challenge poor parking. Some of these agencies include Derbyshire County Council, NEDDC Parking enforcement along with Police along with others. 

We as a local team have been shared a number of images showing vehicles causing significant impact to either other road users or people in the community using the footpaths. Wherever you park your vehicle, you should consider the impact to other members of the community, we also acknowledge that lots of places have been designed for far fewer vehicles than that are on the road today. 

Do Not 

- Stop or park near a school entrance and keep off school keep clear markings 

- Double park to pick up or drop off children from vehicles 

- Park in such a position that buses, the emergency services and other commercial vehicles are unable to pass 

- Block a pavement - you must allow spaces for a double buggy width for people to use it safety 

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You should 

- Consider local residents and whether they have immediate access onto and off their driveways

- Consider people who are blind, partially sighted, elderly, people who use walking aids, mobility scooters and wheelchairs along with adults with prams and many more. 

- Obey in force parking restrictions that are in place 

- Consider parking further away from your location if you are able to do so 

Over the coming weeks you will see patrols regularly through Barlow and surround at key times and locations that have been reported to us. 

In terms of future or problems solving local parking hotspots we are awaiting a reply from DCC Highways and other relevant agencies to look at changes that maybe considered to improve this situation. We are seeking to do this along side other key partners including Barlow Parish Council and any other agencies identified. 

I have upload a number of useful leaflets for people to consider in relation to parking