Car parking

Car parking can be a problem on many of our estates, which were built in a time when fewer people owned cars. Each year we set aside money to improve parking facilities. Where possible, and where tenants want them, we will provide individual parking places within private front gardens. If this is not possible, or if the gardens are shared, we will consider providing shared parking areas if there is space to do so. If you think there are parking problems where you live, let us know so that we can make sure we include you in our parking programme. You my have to wait a while before we can provide the parking facilities.

In shared parking areas, it is not normally possible to reserve spaces for individual properties. However if you are disabled and need access to your vehicle, you should contact us and we will see what we can do.

If you are parking in a shared parking area or on the road, you should make sure that you consider your neighbours when parking and don’t take up space with caravans or vehicles that are not being used. If untaxed vehicles or caravans are left in these areas, we will remove them and charge the owner’s for doing so.

You should not leave your vehicle on any area that is not provided for parking (or a road). If you damage a grassed area, we will charge you for putting it right.

You should not park your vehicle in your garden without a proper base for the car and a crossing over the footpath.

The local police can deal with cars that are illegally parked and your local council can deal with cars that are parked on the footpaths.

Abandoned vehicles

Local councils are responsible for removing abandoned vehicles from the highway or nearby areas. Many councils have an on-line reporting system.

Before a vehicle can be removed a notice must be displayed on the vehicle for a period of time – up to 15 days

Footpaths and roads

Most of the footpaths and roads are the responsibility of the county council. However some areas are our responsibility, particularly roads into garage areas and the footpaths across grassed areas. If they are our responsibility, we will regularly check them and carry out the maintenance that is needed. If, however you notice any areas that are becoming dangerous, please let us know.