Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Project 3
Barking and Dagenham's CPZ expansion is currently under scrutiny regarding the methodology used to assess air quality improvements.
On 16 September 2026, Barking and Dagenham's proposed Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) expansion faced scrutiny from councillors over the data used to justify air quality improvements. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee's Chair, Councillor Andrew Achilleos, questioned the methodology of using permit data alone as an indicator of cleaner air.
The implementation of the Controlled Parking Zone Strategy was discussed by Barking and Dagenham's Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 9 September 2026. CPZ Project 3 is an initiative aimed at expanding Controlled Parking Zones across the borough. No further meetings or decisions regarding the project are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham's proposed CPZ expansion came under scrutiny on 16 September 2026. Source
- Councillors raised questions about the reliability of using permit data for air quality improvements. Source
- Councillor Andrew Achilleos questioned the methodology for measuring air quality improvements. Source
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