Parking and traffic
Bexley Council is reviewing Controlled Parking Zone hours following resident concerns about parking availability.
Bexley Council is currently reviewing the operating hours of the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Elstree Gardens. This follows concerns raised by residents about parking availability, which Councillor Cameron Smith, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Infrastructure, acknowledged in July 2026. The existing six-hour CPZ, from 10 am to 4 pm, was initially implemented on an experimental basis to alleviate parking pressures from Elizabeth Line commuters.
The review aims to address resident feedback regarding the CPZ's effectiveness. Separately, Sutton Council's Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee discussed petitions regarding parking and pedestrian crossings in June 2026. No further council meetings are currently scheduled to specifically address parking and traffic issues.
Key facts
- Bexley Council is set to review the hours of operation for the Controlled Parking Zone in Elstree Gardens. Source
- Councillor Cameron Smith acknowledged resident feedback on the CPZ in July 2026. Source
- The Elstree Gardens CPZ currently runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Source
- The six-hour CPZ was introduced experimentally to alleviate parking pressures from Elizabeth Line commuters. Source
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