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I’ve made a FOI request for Enfield council for the original footway parking resolution made under section 15(4) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974, and any subsequent amendments/alterations

This is the initial online appeal I made against the windscreen ticket (possibly ill advised but I hadn’t done much research at that point!).

I drove from Lincoln Road into James Street at 20.17, and then into John Street, also at 20.17.

As can be plainly seen on the evidence uploaded, there is a distinct sign indicating to park on the footpath, clearly inducing motorists to position their vehicles as such.

The Footway Parking resolution made under section 15(4) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974 applies to the entirety of John Street and has no exceptions.

Part of the footpath on John Street is bricked rather than paved to support this, further inducing a motorist to position as such.

The prohibition signage is beyond my vehicle; unless vehicles drive along John Street from the opposite end it would not be seen (indeed, I did not see it until I looked into the PCN notice)

Vehicles opposite are also parked on the footpath (along with an identical sign indicating to do so) and I would have potentially been struck by passing cars as it would have left a narrow gap.

This was rejected on 16th September.

John Street, in contrast to James Street, has the footpath partially brick-paved to support footpath parking. I have not actually been able to find the resolution as made for John Street to allow footpath parking, but I would assume it was made for the entirety of the street, and I believe the area I was parked in used to be prohibited by way of double yellows, these can be seen on google maps, but in both the dash cam and photos from the CEO are non-existent.

I have included the rejection as it does not appear to answer any of the points raised in my initial appeal.

Rejection





PCN







Dash Cam Images







PCN evidence images







Google Maps Link

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gmvvbm7v5Hiqj4CQ7

I intend to make formal representation (and take to London Tribunal if necessary) as I feel I was completely led astray by the markings and signage and should not have received a PCN for this. However, I would also appreciate any guidance from those here who are more experienced!

Thank you