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9 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | News > Enforcement News
In a change of policy, the government has come out in favour of 20mph speed restriction schemes that do not require traffic calming measures.
Local councils are being encouraged to introduce 20mph schemes into residential streets and other roads... more>
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9 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | News > Enforcement News
Local government officers have called on the Department for Transport (DfT) to endorse the use of 20mph speed limits on busy shopping streets, as well as residential roads.
“In many urban areas traditional commercial and shopping areas are... more>
9 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | News > Enforcement News
Cambridgeshire County Council is pressing ahead with trials of signed-only 20mph speed limits, but has dropped plans for a pilot in South Cambridgeshire because of local opposition.
Councillors have approved plans for a trial in St Ives town centre... more>
9 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | News > Enforcement News
The Metropolitan Police could have a £1.3m hole in its budget after an initiative to crackdown on uninsured vehicles in the capital failed to meets its revenue targets.
Operation Reclaim began in parts of London in 2005 giving greater... more>
9 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | News > Enforcement News
20mph speed limit on some residential roads in Brighton is being investigated by the city council. Speed reduction initiatives could include either redesigning roads in the city to include traffic calming measures, or simply reducing the default... more>
8 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | Features > Case studies
In writing an annual report, you can clearly demonstrate the improvements you have made compared with previous years — these improvements can and should be shared with your stakeholders. Until you look back at what you have achieved, you may... more>
8 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | News > Enforcement News
Wirral Council on?Merseyside is to tender out its civil parking enforcement services.
The five-year contract will include the provision of civil enforcement officers with IT, uniforms, accommodation and transport.
However, it excludes the... more>
8 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | News > People News
Karen Naylor has swapped her role as residents’ advocate at Islington Council for that of acting parking manager at the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
Naylor was named Parking?Person of the Year at the British Parking Awards 2009 for her... more>
5 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | Events > British Parking Awards
The short list for the British Parking Awards 2010 has been released, with over 40 organisations vying for recognition in what is the parking sector’s annual celebration of innovative design, effective management and excellent service. The... more>
5 Mar 2010 | Issue 216 | Events > British Parking Awards
Parking Person of the Year
Mandy Ainsworth: parking enforcement services manager, Worthing Borough Council
Mandy Ainsworth has taken a proactive approach to running parking in Worthing, meeting the public and openly discussing policies and issues... more>
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