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Parking for boat residents.

Residents on boats pay council tax but don't qualify for a parking permit of any kind. Why? Well, who knows. No-one in the council can tell us why. Isn't Labour all about equality and treating every fairly. Come on Council. Really you should be able to do better. I challenge Guy Lambert, our local champion of all things fair, who overlooks many of us on boats,  to take up our cause. How about a piece  on it, Guy, for the next Newsletter?

Robert Colwell ● 444d9 Comments

Thats because the employment was high with a large percentage of lifetime jobs all within a few mins of where you lived.The mentality that everyone works down t' road at factory is the only remnant that is clung on to hence making it as difficult as possible to get anywhere in reasonable time.The reality is there are a tiny fraction of long term quality jobs locally and most have to commute in all directions.And people on houseboats also need to make a living somewhere too. Although you can at least take a canal boat to a location near work, not so practical when you have a family.

Raymond Havelock ● 431d

Seems odd that somebody would be deemed more or less worthy based on whether they live in a flat or a houseboat.

Anne England ● 435d

The sight of houseboats on the Thames and on the Grand Union Canal gernerally gives us pleasure and, in the most cases, adds to the charm of Brentford.Where as flats are ten a penny and addrare charm from what I can see.Houseboats are a special case in my view and the OP's plea should be given compassion

Jim Lawes ● 439d

In what you would see as the good old days very few people had private transport beyond a bicycle. Somehow they got around. But didn't we have loads of jobs on the Great West Road? It's a mystery.

Guy Lambert ● 439d

Fact is it limits peoples opportunities, ability and choices for occupations and making a living.No provision for vehicles in an area where industry and quality jobs has diminished significantly.Just how many work from home and computer / device controlled occupations can a local economy really support?Apps do not put up shelves or make components or look after ailing people in various ways.Or of course, simply get it all made in China.

Raymond Havelock ● 441d

Most of the flats in Ferry Quays (like most blocks) have parking at different number pre flat. I think virtually all the flats in Ferry Quays and the newer developments on the Island and Brentford Lock West etc have bought parking spaces. I believe in FQ they were £5000. More recent ones are much more - I heard Ballymore were looking for £30,000. Cost of services on underground garages is not cheap - about £500 pa in FQ. Some are being let out - people are talking £100 per month when I've seen ads.

Guy Lambert ● 442d

Some flats, such as Ferry Quays, have some parking. I believe a parking space - if one is available - has to be bought and it's not cheap.

Anne England ● 442d

A good point about flats, which I did not know about. Thanks for this info!

Nicholas Beard ● 442d

Residentd of many new developments also do not qualify for parking permits as we move towards a lower motor vehicles society ostensibly. I don't see why canal boat dwellers which, with respect, are not permanent locations, should qualify for something that those buying expensive flats do not.

N V Brooks ● 443d