As you may have noticed, parking permits are transitioning to a
paperless system without prior consultation with the residents of
Warwickshire. While I understand that named car permits could be
acceptable, considering their similarity to car tax, the proposed
changes for visitor permits seem to be too rapid and substantial.
This is especially concerning as a number of areas covered by the
parking scheme have notably high rates of digital exclusion, making
these changes potentially discriminatory.
The county council has mentioned the availability of a website and
phone-based solutions for permit management. However, both of these
options have raised concerns among the community. Additionally,
there is no dedicated app to facilitate this service, which prompts
the question of its absence.
The lack of communication about this change, except for those in
the process of renewing their permits, has left residents in the
dark. In light of this situation, we, as residents, urge for a halt
in the implementation of paperless permits for residents until
proper communication has occurred. Moreover, we seek evidence of
the systems' readiness to handle these changes. It's vital that we
receive reassurances of adequate staffing and fulfilment
capabilities.
We kindly request your support in signing this petition, which will
be subsequently presented to the Chief Officers of the County
Council. Your participation will help us amplify our collective
voice and address these concerns effectively.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and thank you for your
time.
Started by: Richard Harrington
This petition runs from 23/08/2023 to 04/10/2023.
206 people have signed this petition.