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Green Light For Further Parking Restrictions In Ventnor

The green light has been given to install further parking restrictions in an Isle of Wight town.

Strong objections to the proposals in Ventnor had pushed the implementation back three months but a decision has finally been made.

In Albert Street, a two-hour loading-only restriction, followed by a limited one-hour waiting period between 10am and 6pm during the summer season will now be implemented — despite nearly 50 objections when the proposal was first introduced.

On Park Avenue, double yellow lines are proposed over the entrance to Fernleigh Apartments, to save it from being obstructed.

The Isle of Wight Council received 52 objections over this proposal and 31 in favour.

They will be introduced, the council says, to increase road safety and priority given to the movement of traffic over the preservation of parking spaces.

It says the restrictions have been kept to a minimum to keep as much parking as possible.

Cllr Phil Jordan, the cabinet member for highways and infrastructure, approved the implementation of the restrictions yesterday (Tuesday).

They will come into force next week (May 17), as long as an Isle of Wight Councillor does not challenge the decision.

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