ePetition - Request to implement controlled parking zone: Elms Lea Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6UG

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Request to implement controlled parking zone: Elms Lea Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6UG

We the undersigned petition Brighton & Hove Council to consider implementing a controlled parking zone on the residential road of Elms Lea Avenue. Implementing a CPZ on the avenue would primarily prioritise parking for residents and regulate vehicle occupancy. It would also facilitate easier access to driveways for all residents; there are often daily issues where public vehicles block driveways hampering residents' access to and from their properties. In addition to this, the residents feel that the lack of an CPZ has led to a greater prevalence of abandoned vehicles on the avenue. Not only does this cause residential access issues it has (most recently) resulted in incidents where council officials have had to tackle chemical spills from abandoned vehicles or deal with the burden of vehicle removal. We respectfully ask Brighton & Hove City Council to consider this proposal.

The residents would be open to discuss CPZ options available (i.e. a Mon-Fri restriction) and work with the council to decide the best option to benefit everyone: be that residents of Elms Lea Avenue and the public. We would be happy for this matter to be discussed at the next available Full Council meeting on 23rd October 2025.

This ePetition ran from 07/06/2025 to 12/10/2025 and has now finished.

24 people signed this ePetition.

Council response

Response provided by the Cabinet Member for Transport & City Infrastructure at Full Council on Thursday 13 October 2025:

Thank you for bringing this petition to council today and thanks to the 24 residents who signed this petition calling for enforceable parking restrictions on Elms Lea Avenue.

I'm sorry to hear of the of the parking issues you describe and I'm keen to help. I agree it does make sense at this location to look at this. The Parking Scheme Priority Timetable was agreed earlier this year and part of this includes a review of zone K in the Preston Village area, which will include consultation on the wider area, including Elms Lea Avenue.

This year the focus has been on consultations within Hollingdean, with consultations now completed soon to be implemented, and the Nevill Road area of Hove, soon to be taken forward with ward councillors and residents, where there is significant high demand for parking causing issues for residents.

The timetable will be reviewed following these consultations to ensure your area and your street is prioritised in the near future. Prior to any consultations starting, officers will contact ward councillors to discuss the options available, including that presented by your petition. Thank you.

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