Surrey County Council Proposed a Controlled Parking Zone in Englefield Green - you heard that right. And it could cost you a WHOPPING 134 GREAT BRITISH POUNDS!
Surrey County Council Proposed a Controlled Parking Zone in Englefield Green
You heard that right. And it could cost you a WHOPPING 134 GREAT BRITISH POUNDS!
>>What is going on?
Last August, Runnymede Council ran a survey in Englefield Green which asked residents their thoughts on the implementation of a controlled parking zone on certain streets in the area. This was done at a time when most students were away from campus.
We are now launching a survey to collect your voice to give students a seat at the table in this discussion.
>> The Proposal
Surrey County Council are proposing a Controlled Parking Zone in Englefield Green which would mean you would have to pay for a parking permit to park on selected roads in Englefield Green
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Alexandra Road
- Albert Road,
- Armstrong Road
- Harvest Road
- South Road
- There is potential for a Controlled parking Zone to go into effect in the Egham area or other parts of Englefield Green in the future.
>> How much it will cost!!
The controlled parking zone will mean that you need to purchase a yearly permit, to park on the street outside your house. The first permit will cost you £84, the second £104 and a WHOPPING £134 for each additional permit in your household. If you live in a house with 4 cars, you could all be paying £456 a year just to park outside your own home.
It’s completely inconsiderate to ask students to pay this on top of the ridiculous amount we pay in tuition fees, transport, rent and bills during a cost-of-living crisis – especially as we are registered residents in our student houses!
Totally unfair right? We think so too.
>> The survey
The Students’ Union is currently gathering feedback from students about their views on a controlled parking zone. We will present this data to the Council and the University in May and make sure your voice has a seat at the table. The survey will only take you five minutes to complete.
It is so important you fill out this survey in its entirety. Every piece of feedback and data is so helpful. Look what your feedback in the student safety survey did to improve the lighting around back gate and campus!
Whether you’re a commuter student or someone who lives on campus or in the local area, you shouldn’t have to pay extortionate amounts of money just to have the right to an education.
Fill out the survey. Say NO to the controlled parking zone. When we organise, we get things done!
Fill out the Survey!
>> Next steps
We will share the results with the Council, key University and Students’ Union stakeholders and students after the survey closes. Check back for more updates!