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Havering Council is reviewing its procedures for enforcing parking on grass verges after councillors raised concerns.
Havering Council is reviewing its procedures for enforcing parking on grass verges, following concerns raised by councillors in March 2026 about the effectiveness of current measures. Councillor Martin Goode questioned how the council identifies and addresses illegal parking. The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Councillor Barry Muggleston, explained that council officers are responsible for identifying contraventions and issuing letters to residents, warning that enforcement actions may be taken if they do not comply.
Key facts
- Havering Council is reviewing its procedures for enforcing parking on grass verges. Source
- Councillors raised concerns about the effectiveness of current enforcement measures in March 2026. Source
- Council officers identify parking contraventions and issue letters to residents. Source
- Enforcement actions may be taken if residents do not comply with directions. Source
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