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Bampfield Street & Hurst Crescent Controlled Parking Zone

We the undersigned petition Brighton & Hove Council to introduce controlled parking zones (CPZs), also known as residents’ parking schemes, on Bampfield Street and Hurst Crescent in South Portslade. These residential streets currently experience significant overcrowding from vehicles, making it increasingly difficult for local residents to park near their homes. Many residents, including those with only one vehicle, struggle to find parking due to some individuals owning multiple vehicles, alongside regular use of the area by tradespeople and commuters who park for free before travelling into Brighton. The lack of parking controls places an unfair burden on residents and negatively impacts daily life. Introducing controlled parking and resident permits would help prioritise parking for local households, reduce congestion, and improve fairness and accessibility on these streets.

This petition seeks the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) for Bampfield Street and Hurst Crescent in South Portslade to ensure that local residents are able to park near, or outside, their homes. At present, these streets suffer from chronic over-parking by vehicles that do not belong to local residents. This includes commuters who park for free and travel onwards into Brighton, tradespeople using the area as long-term parking, and individuals owning multiple vehicles.

As a result, residents regularly struggle to find available parking, even when returning home after work or essential trips. This situation disproportionately affects households with a single vehicle, elderly residents and families with young children, for whom parking at a distance from their home can be particularly challenging.

The absence of parking controls has created ongoing congestion and frustration within the community and undermines residents’ reasonable expectation to access parking in their own street. Introducing a CPZ and residents’ parking permits would prioritise parking for those who live in the area, reduce non-resident parking, improve safety and accessibility, and significantly enhance quality of life for local residents.

This ePetition runs from 16/02/2026 to 18/03/2026.

4 people have signed this ePetition.

Council response

Submitted for presentation to Cabinet on 19 March 2026.

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