About this consultation

Community members have contacted Council about parking availability on weekends in the part-time Permit Zone areas along the west (even-numbered) side of Henry Street, between Liddiard Street and Central Park in Hawthorn.

We looked at the parking situation by undertaking several all-day parking surveys during 3 weekends in June and December 2025 and now want your feedback on proposed changes to the parking rules.

The proposed changes are in line with our:

Current parking restrictions

The on-street parking on the west (even-numbered) side of Henry Street between Liddiard Street and Central Park is a Permit Zone between:

  • 8 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday
  • 6 pm to midnight
  • midnight to 8 am every day.

Proposed changes

Parking surveys identified high demand within the part-time Permit Zone areas at times on weekends. Although the vehicles observed were parked legally, parking availability for residents and their visitors was reduced.

We’re therefore proposing to change these restrictions to:

  • Permit Zone (all times)

There will be no changes to the parking restrictions outside Central Park or in other non-Permit Zone areas.

Vehicles with a valid residential parking permit will at all times be exempt from parking restrictions in this area. To find out if you’re eligible for a permit and how to apply, visit our Residential parking permits page.

Who can take part

  1. People who are eligible for a residential parking permit for properties along Henry Street, between Liddiard Street and Central Park. We will accept one response from residents in each property. If we receive more than one response for your property, we will contact you to confirm your response.
  2. Property owners who do not live in their property.

How to have your say

You can have your say by completing our survey below. The survey will take 5 minutes or less to complete. We will ask for your name, address and email.

You can also request a paper survey by phoning 03 9278 4549.

This consultation closes at 5 pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026.

What happens after this consultation

In accordance with our Parking Management Policy, we will change the parking restrictions if 55% or more of all eligible responses support the proposed changes and we receive a minimum 10% response rate from those surveyed.