Illegal parking hotline helping to punish offenders in Lincolnshire
More than eight calls per day are being made to report illegal parking in Lincolnshire via a new hotline.
The service allows residents to report persistent problem parking which has gone unpunished by enforcement officers.
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Parking enforcement officers on duty
The hotline was introduced when Lincolnshire County Council took over the responsibility for on-street parking enforcement in December.
Mick Phoenix, parking services manager for Lincolnshire County Council, said: "The hotline provides a quick and easy way for people to report illegal parking issues to us.
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"If a member of the public spots a car which is parked illegally, they can call our team who will respond accordingly.
"Lincolnshire is a big county, but the hotline means that there are no blind spots when it comes to parking enforcement.
"Our officers are always vigilant.
"But with the public acting as our eyes and ears, we are able to deal with problems much more effectively and efficiently.
"The reporting line has become extremely helpful in this respect and has boosted the enforcement team's efficiency."
The county's streets are patrolled by a team of 20 parking enforcement officers.
In January, a total of 3,603 parking tickets were slapped on windscreens.
This was down by 619 on December 2012.
Motorists have appealed against 739 of the fines, with 266 being successful.
To report a parking problem in Lincolnshire, residents can call the hotline on 01522 511142.
Alternatively, e-mail parkingservices@lincolnshire.gov.uk with the information concerned.
Parking bosses will then investigate and liaise with the firm which carries out parking enforcement.
Responsibility for on-street parking enforcement in North Lincolnshire was taken on by North Lincolnshire Council in March 2010.
9 Comments
by onceasdestiny
Sunday, February 10 2013, 9:19AM
“Totally agree Blue Noze they park straight outside our drive against a lower kerb making almost impossible i sometime wonder what the laws are against parking against a lower kerb eg access”
by englander61
Saturday, February 09 2013, 3:51PM
“What about them cars between Aldi and Stoneacre of glebe road parked on double yellow lines , blocking the road , crashed cars sharp metal bits sticking out some have road tax some do not , are these cars insured , The road looks like a scrap yard and the cars are blocking half the road . Something needs to be done , paper should send reporter and take pictures its an eyesore .”
by icepop
Saturday, February 09 2013, 3:56AM
“plenty of irresponsible parents parking in school safety zones and blocking my garage access in epworth could do with them here, ive been reporting this for about four years now and nothing has stopped them the council just dont care in my view”
by englander61
Friday, February 08 2013, 5:32PM
“Blue_Noze66 must agree NLH park their vans regularly on the grass near me over night but nothing is done”
by Thanbi
Friday, February 08 2013, 1:38PM
“But this is Lincolnshire not North Lincolnshire. Is there a number for North Lincolnshire?”
by CKing
Friday, February 08 2013, 1:38PM
“Why is there so many news items on Scunthorpe [in NORTH Lincolnshire] Telegraph site, which relate to Lincolnshire?”
by Blue_Noze66
Friday, February 08 2013, 1:18PM
“Sorry correction it should say "they did NOT enforce"”
by Blue_Noze66
Friday, February 08 2013, 1:17PM
“Bit of a change in tact from the council now. When I reported this sort of thing to them on their website along with pictures all the council did was come round & give the persons involved a slap on the wrist, telling me that although there is a bye law against parking on grass verges it was not one that they enforced & that I have to go careful as it might look as though I had a witch hunt out against the persons involved. Still we shall see as it would be good if they do do something about it. There are too many people with the attitude that they can park where they like blocking paths etc.......”
by nick_nick_
Friday, February 08 2013, 12:01PM
“just send em down frod road”