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Priory Vale residents urged to park safely Miller Interiors
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Oakhurst councillors Emma Faramazi and Toby Elliott concerned about park-
ing in Priory Vale
Explaining the background to the have enforcement powers in roads
plan Emma said: “When I put myself not yet adopted by the local authority.
up for election I was bombarded with But 10 years after building started in
comments from residents about the Priory Vale this situation has changed.
parking situation in the area. Only the police can issue the agreed
“A policy of the last government parking notice which will inform
dictated that new houses should have owners that their vehicle is parked
on average 1.4 parking spaces each. dangerously and that they need to
This was applied to the new develop- move it to another place.
ments in North Swindon resulting Commenting on how they hope
in traffic chaos. Even five-bedroom to make this a community-driven ef-
houses have only the 1.4 allocation, fort Emma said: “We really want to
usually in garages that are so small re-educate adults through children.
you can get your car in, but you are The police team have already visited
not able to get out. local primary schools to talk about the
“Most households these days have issue of dangerous parking. KITCHEN MAKEOVER
at least two vehicles, but instead of “We’re going to be running a
using the allocated parking some competition in every school for the Are your kitchen cabinets OK but the door and drawer
people choose to park as close as they children to produce hard-hitting fronts are looking a little tired?
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on the verges or even on the pave- “The winning entries will be re- you could achieve the look of a new stylish kitchen,
saving you time, money and a lot of upheaval.
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