Woolwich temple users oppose parking permit plans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Hindu temple worshippers in Woolwich oppose Greenwich Council plans to introduce paid parking on nearby St Margarets Grove.

Worshippers at the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple in Woolwich oppose Greenwich Council's plans to introduce a controlled parking zone on St Margarets Grove. Temple members claim their concerns have not been adequately addressed. The Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple submitted a petition with over 800 signatures objecting to the changes, and hundreds of community members objected during the public consultation.

St Margarets Grove is currently free to park in, but will soon have parking permits for residents operating from 8.30am to 6.30pm, seven days a week, with pay by phone areas and disabled bays. Some residents have welcomed the scheme, saying the street is frequently used by commuters leaving their cars for long periods. Neighbours have also raised concerns that larger temple events cause severe congestion and gridlock.

Greenwich Council said it had engaged with both local residents and temple representatives while developing the scheme, describing the proposal as an attempt to strike a balance between both groups' needs. The changes form part of the council's Sustainable Streets programme, which aims to introduce new permit parking zones across Woolwich to better manage demand for spaces and improve the local environment.

How it is being reported

• Woolwich temple users worried about loss of free parking - but residents are happyWorshippers at a Hindu temple in Woolwich are upset with plans to remove free parking, which they fear will prevent people from attending the temple.This Is Local London · 13 Oct, 05:00
• Woolwich temple users worried about loss of free parking - but residents are happyWorshippers at a Hindu temple in Woolwich are upset with plans to remove free parking, which they fear will prevent people from attending the temple.News Shopper · 13 Oct, 05:00

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