Frimley Parking Chaos

11.13.15pm GMT Fri 25th Nov 2005

The car park behind The Parade shops in Frimley has been closed to public use.

Frimley High Street - before the closure of the car park

Monument, the operators, claim the car park is being "misused" as a long term car park, and wish this space to revert to parking for the use of tenants at The Parade. They have offered to make available an adjacent piece of land - for a suitable rent. Local residents have noted that it is difficult to think of any other profitable use for that piece of land.

Lib Dem councillors have been calling for a proper parking strategy for Frimley, as otherwise the closure will mean increased parking in local roads, and further clogging of the Waitrose car park. They have pointed out that it is reasonable to restrict parking at the parade to short-term parking, to meet Monument's public complaint. They have also pointed out that the car park at Frimley Station is always empty, and that arrangements with SW Trains should be made to provide long term parking there. This solution would be good business in Frimley, as well as for local residents.