Potential Parking Charges in Saltgrass Lane, Keyhaven

Our local County Councillor, Fran Carpenter has posted some information about a consultation regarding parking in Saltgrass Lane/New Lane, Keyhaven.

"There will soon be a Hampshire County Council consultation published for residents to comment upon a daytime parking scheme and ‘no overnight parking’ proposal for Keyhaven. The proposals aim to address resident concerns about finding daytime parking spaces at Keyhaven and also the summer overnight parking of camper vans. Watch this space…"

The new parking restrictions appear to be being considered to stop overnight stays by dozens of campervans, and the mess left by some of those visitors. The issue is of course greater in the fine weather.

It is understandable that this issue need a resolution, but like with most things, there is the 'Law of unintended consequences'.

The free parking in Saltgrass Lane and New Lane, is close to Hurst Spit and the only place close to the beach where people in cars can park without payment.

If daytime parking charges are introduced, this will also affect locals and visitors to the beach, as well as people who enjoy water sports in the area. This would be a new cost that seems unfair, particularly for less well off people and families.

It is possible that any new restrictions could be introduced to only apply to overnight parking, which would seems fair. However, daytime parking charges would not be good news for many.

About our local County Councillor, Fran Carpenter

Fran is happy for residents to get in touch with her anytime on email or by phone. She is also happy to meet up in a cafe in Milford on Sea at an arranged mutually convenient time if anyone prefers a face to face chat over a coffee. 

If you have a County Council or Highways matter you would like to discuss with Fran, please just get in touch with her.

Fran was first elected to Hampshire County Council for the New Milton North, Milford on Sea and Hordle Division in 2017. To find out more please click here.

Cllr Fran Carpenter
Hampshire County Councillor for New Milton North, Milford & Hordle Division.

www.hants.gov.uk
fran.carpenter@hants.gov.uk
01425 614665 / 07867 502624

If you need to contact your New Forest District Councillors about a District Council matter, their contact email addresses are:

David Hawkins: david.hawkins@nfdc.gov.uk - 07860 158633
Alvin Reid: alvin.reid@nfdc.gov.uk - 07414 896006
Christine Ward: christine.ward@nfdc.gov.uk - 07706 091188