Background
From 20 June to 15 July 2024, we consulted our community on changing the weekend daytime on-street parking restrictions along Station Street, between Rathmines Road and Victoria Road, in Hawthorn East. These restrictions were designed to improve resident parking opportunities on weekends.
We invited residents, property owners and people who are eligible for a residential parking permit to participate in this consultation. We thank everyone who provided feedback on the proposed changes.
What we asked
We asked for your feedback on the proposal to change the current 2-hour (2P), 9 am to 5. 30 pm weekday restriciton to also apply during these times on Saturday and Sunday.
Changes to parking restrictions are made if:
- we receive feedback from at least 10% of people invited to share their feedback, and
- 55% support the proposed changes.
What we heard
We received a good response from eligible community members living in or owning properties in the street. Of the responses:
- 92% supported the proposed changes and
- 8% opposed the proposed changes to the parking restrictions.
What happens next
In accordance with the Council’s Parking Management Policy 2017 and Parking Management Procedures 2017, 55% support is required to implement any proposed parking change.
With majority support received (92%) to introduce the change to parking restrictions, the proposed change to the 2-hour (2P) restriction to apply from 9 am to 5.30 pm daily will proceed.
