CCTV to tackle illegal parking outside East Barnet schools
Enforcement firm to install cameras on Hunters Way following safety concerns and witnessed illegal parking.
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CCTV cameras are to be installed outside two schools in East Barnet to address illegal parking by parents. The move by enforcement firm Parking Control Management (PCM) follows observations by the Enfield Dispatch of numerous cars parked illegally on pavements and double-yellow lines on Hunters Way, the road between One Degree Academy and Wren Academy.
During a half-hour period on a recent Friday afternoon, the Dispatch witnessed up to 30 vehicles parked unlawfully along a single stretch of Hunters Way. This situation forced pupils to navigate between parked cars and along narrow pavements, obstructing their view of oncoming traffic. A double-decker bus was also delayed for two minutes due to the road being impassable.
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Enforcement responsibility
The roads where the schools are situated have not yet been adopted by Enfield Council. Consequently, enforcement of parking regulations remains the responsibility of property firm Trinity Estates, which contracts PCM to carry out this duty.
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A spokesperson for PCM acknowledged concerns about parking behaviour during busy drop-off and pick-up times. They stated that while patrol officers have been monitoring the area, school-run parking presents challenges due to the volume of vehicles. The installation of CCTV cameras, planned for the following week, is intended to support more consistent enforcement throughout the day. Drivers found to be in breach of parking restrictions will receive a parking charge notice.
PCM also indicated they are supporting the schools in reminding parents and visitors of restrictions before the cameras become active. They noted that One Degree Academy communicates regularly with parents regarding safe road usage.
Resident concerns
Some local residents have expressed doubts about PCM's commitment to consistent enforcement. One resident described the situation as a daily safety issue involving unsafe driving, obstructive parking, and aggressive behaviour, highlighting a perceived lack of accountability among the organisations involved. The Dispatch reported that neither the schools nor the council provided a response when approached for comment.
Questions this report answers
+Why will CCTV be installed outside the schools?
CCTV cameras are being installed on Hunters Way, East Barnet, to address illegal parking by parents outside One Degree Academy and Wren Academy. The enforcement firm PCM stated this will support more consistent enforcement and help manage the challenges of school-run parking.
+Who is responsible for parking enforcement on Hunters Way?
Enforcement on Hunters Way is the responsibility of property firm Trinity Estates, which uses contractor Parking Control Management (PCM). This is because the roads have not yet been adopted by Enfield Council.
+What action will be taken against illegally parked vehicles?
Drivers parking in breach of restrictions on Hunters Way will receive a parking charge notice. PCM stated that the new CCTV system will support more consistent enforcement of these rules, particularly during peak drop-off and pick-up times.
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