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Written question asked by Siân Berry (Green Party) on Monday, 19 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Friday, 23 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Parking: Pedestrian Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help prevent regional inconsistencies in pavement parking enforcement policy; and when statutory guidance for local authorities to enforce against unnecessary obstruction of the pavement will be published.

Answer

On 8 January 2026, the Secretary of State announced the publication of the government’s formal response to the 2020 public consultation 'Pavement parking: options for change' which sets out the legislative measures to tackle pavement parking. The government will publish statutory guidance by end of 2026 to assist local authorities in carrying out enforcement in a fair and proportionate manner.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106815
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Enforcement Parking Pedestrian areas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk