Eaton Park charges still shrouded in guise of uncertainty

As reported on BBC Radio Norfolk in mid-May, the car parking charges at Eaton Park are still facing logistical difficulties even despite having been implemented months ago. It reeks of a hap-hazard scheme rushed into place before proper deliberation could take place.

Season tickets are now available for regular park-goers, at £40 for six months and £70 for a year. An unnecessary extra expense for many households to have to budget for, but more importantly, it turns out this ticket does not actually entitle you to a guaranteed space. If already at capacity when you arrive, the ticket will have been paid for nothing!

In addition, despite a promise to monitor the scheme’s impact, no new parking enforcement officers have been assigned to the area, opening the real possibility of attendees bunking off the charge or overflow parking in restricted zones if not caught. What’s the point in having the charge if the only obligation to pay is social?

Have you noticed fewer people attending the park recently? Have you seen a noticeable increase in verge or nuisance parking in the surrounding estates? Let us know - we’re putting together a portfolio of evidence to attempt to force the council to acknowledge the issues it has created.

We’d particularly like everyone to keep an eye out during the major summer months and during major events held at the park, where these problems are most likely to impact locals.