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Douglas Council not consulted about DoI’s plan to restrict overnight parking

Friday, 11 August 2023 08:17

By Emma Draper - Local Democracy Reporter

Douglas Council says it hasn’t been formally consulted over new proposals which look at restricting overnight parking for large vehicles.

The Department of Infrastructure has sent a letter to local authorities across the Island proposing restrictions on vehicles that are over 1.87 meters high or 5.5 metres long.

Thousands of people have already signed a petition calling for the idea to be scrapped.

Council Leader Claire Wells says she believes it would have a ‘pretty serious impact’ on the city if the plans came to fruition.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her:

 

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