Redbridge Transport & Parking Consultation: Disabled Voices Lead the Conversation

We were pleased to be joined on Tuesday 4 November by Cllr Jo Blackman, Cllr Joe Hehir, and Kevin Hagan, responsible for parking and traffic enforcement within Redbridge. The meeting formed part of an ongoing consultation on the future of parking and enforcement options in the borough and the impact, particularly for Disabled people.

The meeting provided an important platform for community members to share their experiences and concerns. Issues raised included a call for more residents’ Disabled bays to become statutory bays, and for stricter enforcement against vehicles blocking driveways – a problem that often affects Disabled residents’ ability to leave their homes.

A key outcome of the discussion was the decision to revise an earlier proposal that would have limited high street parking to a two-hour window. The strength of feedback in the room made it clear that this timescale would be unrealistic for many Disabled people, and the council has since agreed to review the proposal.

Unusually, the meeting brought together both Disabled residents and carers, ensuring a wider range of lived experiences were represented.

We’ll keep you updated on any developments from this consultation and continue to advocate for inclusive, accessible solutions that reflect the voices of our community.