Village pub bans parents from using car park for school run

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 09:01 · Archive

The Cross Keys pub in Henley has banned parents from using its car park for school drop-offs and pick-ups from November 2.

The Cross Keys pub in Main Road, Henley issued a letter to parents and carers stating that from November 2, its car park can no longer be used for collecting or dropping off pupils, waiting, turning vehicles, or any other school-related parking. The restriction also applies to parking while visiting other nearby businesses, venues or facilities.

The pub said in its letter: 'The car park is private property and is not available for school-related parking. There is no formal or informal parking arrangement between The Cross Keys and the schools. While we recognise that some parents and carers may have parked here in the past, this has not been an agreed parking arrangement.'

The pub said it was providing notice before half-term to give parents time to make alternative arrangements. It stated: 'We appreciate that this may require some planning and apologise for any inconvenience the change may cause.' The letter noted that schools had been asked to share this information with parents, though it was unclear if or when they would do so. The Cross Keys is located roughly 650 to 800 metres from Henley primary school on Ashbocking Road.

How it is being reported

• Village pub bans parents from using car park for school run after half termIn a letter to parents and carers, The Cross Keys pub in Main Road, Henley is warning parents not to use its car park for school drop-offs and pick-ups.Ipswich Star · 26 Oct, 08:00
• Village pub bans parents from using car park for school run after half termIn a letter to parents and carers, The Cross Keys pub in Main Road, Henley is warning parents not to use its car park for school drop-offs and pick-ups.East Anglian Daily Times · 26 Oct, 08:00

In this story: The Cross Keys · Henley · Main Road · Ashbocking Road

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