SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan
Said the Foyle MLA: “My constituency office has been inundated with parking charge appeals over the last fortnight, all relating to the Water Street area of the city.
“These parking spaces just outside Orchard House were frequently used by motorists, many of whom availed of these bays to make a quick trip to Foyleside shopping centre nearby.
“However, within the past month these spaces have now been replaced by pick up/ drop off point for coaches.
“It is clear that the new restrictions were neither well advertised nor are they sufficiently displayed.
“I have requested that this is rectified to ensure that motorists are not caught out and subsequently fined here in future.
“The influx of appeals received by my office alone, is testament to the need for clear signage.
“I’m glad that the department have confirmed that all fines issued at Water Street will now be reviewed.
“My office has successfully overturned a substantial number of PCNs issued to motorists who were oblivious to these changes.
“If anyone has been impacted by this change please get in touch and we will do our best to assist.
“I would advise people to be vigilant of these changes to prevent parking charges going forward,” added Mr Durkan.
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