Commuter Parking
Bexley Council is reviewing the hours of a Controlled Parking Zone in Elstree Gardens following resident concerns about commuter parking availability.
Bexley Council is set to review the hours of operation for the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Elstree Gardens, following concerns raised by residents about parking availability, a report said in July 2026. Councillor Cameron Smith, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Infrastructure, acknowledged feedback regarding the current six-hour CPZ, which runs from 10 am to 4 pm.
This CPZ, which manages parking by individuals who travel to work, was initially introduced on an experimental basis to alleviate parking pressures caused by commuters using the Elizabeth Line. Councillor Smith stated in July 2026 that the six-hour CPZ was implemented due to changes in working patterns.
Key facts
- Bexley Council is set to review the hours of the Elstree Gardens Controlled Parking Zone. Source
- The Elstree Gardens CPZ currently operates for six hours, from 10 am to 4 pm. Source
- The CPZ was introduced experimentally to alleviate parking pressures from Elizabeth Line commuters. Source
- Councillor Cameron Smith is Bexley Council's Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Infrastructure. Source
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