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Council leaders have agreed to continue to allow health and social care workers to park free of charge in the Bradford district. This comes as many other parking services, restrictions and enforcement activities return to business as usual over the next few weeks.
If you are a health or social care worker, you work for the NHS or are a COVID-19 volunteer you will benefit. This includes you if you work in a care home or are a home care worker.
All you need to do to register and benefit from the free parking is email us your car registration number and send proof of your employment. Further information on how to register and who can apply can be found on our website.
Approval of a virtual permit request will allow the named vehicle to use all Bradford Council car parks without charge. This concession will be available over the entire district all days and hours of operation.
Pay and display charge enforcement will be reinstated and free parking will no longer be available for Council staff and volunteers, unless they are a health or social care worker.
The decision to reintroduce enforcement of parking restrictions was taken following consultation with other local authorities and guidance received from the British Parking Association and The Local Government Association.
Bradford Council has agreed the following:
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W/C 24 May - Warning notices to be issued to vehicles observed parked in contravention.
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W/C 1 June – Recommence bus lane enforcement, issuing of Penalty Charge Notices on-street and off-street.
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W/C 15 June - Parking charges reinstated and warning notices issued for one week for non-compliance of pay and display related contraventions.
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W/C 22 June - Penalty Charge Notices issued for all contraventions including pay and display.
As people are being encouraged to use their cars to get to work or to cycle, we need to ensure that bus lanes are free of other vehicles to ensure bus journey times.
The re-introduction of charges encourages appropriate parking and ensures that there is a turnover of spaces in key locations. This benefits visitors and shoppers as it allows parking close to amenities. Car parks remain operational for longer stay purposes.
We will be following British Parking Association (BPA) advice and particularly focusing on dangerous and obstructive parking and loading bays, yellow lines, bus stops, disabled bays, taxi ranks, dropped kerbs, pedestrian crossings, tactile pavements, limited waiting, cycle lanes and time restricted areas.
Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw, Executive Member for Regeneration, Planning and Transport, said: “By continuing to provide free parking we are supporting the critical role played by NHS workers and carers and enable them to continue to provide essential services to our most vulnerable residents.
“As the district moves slowly towards the easing of lockdown guidelines and the Government announcement that retail can start again from 15 June, it is essential that residents and businesses can start to go about their normal day as usual. The return of parking services will encourage motorists to park more responsibly. Disabled bays will be available for badge holders who require access close to the location they are visiting, safety will be improved due to the enforcement of dangerous and anti-social parking on pavements and commercial vehicles will be able to load and unload.
“We are informing people well ahead of when the changes will be made to make sure that everyone is aware and to give time for those eligible to apply for a virtual permit. We will also be issuing messages closer to the date each change is being introduced.”
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We can help by:
- picking up shopping
- delivering a food parcel to eligible people
- ringing for a friendly chat
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See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
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Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
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- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
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- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
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