The UK government has released its response to the 2020 pavement parking consultation, granting local authorities new powers to prohibit pavement parking. The response emphasizes a devolved approach, allowing local transport authorities—such as strategic authorities outside London and unitary or county councils in non‑strategic areas—to enact prohibitions at the next legislative opportunity. In the interim, secondary legislation will be introduced in 2026 to empower councils to enforce against unnecessary pavement obstruction through uniformed civil officers. This enforcement tool will work alongside existing traffic regulation order powers. The department will issue statutory guidance to support authorities in applying the new powers. The measures aim to make pavements safer and more accessible while giving communities greater control over local transport planning.
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