Hampton Parish Council is aware of concerns raised by residents regarding parking issues across Hampton. These concerns have been reported directly to Peterborough City Council (PCC), and the following information has been provided by PCC to clarify enforcement responsibilities and reporting procedures.
Parking Enforcement in Hampton
Peterborough City Council has advised that there are currently no scheduled parking enforcement patrols specifically for Hampton. Any visits by Parking Enforcement Officers are conducted on an ad-hoc basis, subject to operational requirements and available resources.
Schools within Hampton are included in the Council’s rotating patrol programme.
Recent patrols took place at:
- Hampton Hargate Primary School on 19th October
- Hampton Vale Primary School on 16th October
Reporting Parking Issues
Residents who wish to report persistent breaches of parking restrictions, such as vehicles parked on double yellow lines, can contact the Civil Enforcement Parking Team:
📧 parking.enforcement@peterborough.gov.uk
📞 01733 452514
Please note that the service is not a rapid response team and is unlikely to attend individual incidents as they occur. However, reports of ongoing problems can help officers review and adjust patrol routes to target areas of concern.
The parking enforcement team can only take action where formal parking restrictions are in place.
Who Is Responsible for Different Parking Offences?
Civil Enforcement Parking Team
- Responsible for offences involving breaches of Traffic Regulation Orders, which are typically indicated by road markings or signs, such as double yellow lines.
Police
- General obstruction of the highway or pavement remains a criminal matter and can only be enforced by the police.
- Residents witnessing an obstruction should report it via the police non-emergency number, 101.
Requests for New Parking Restrictions
- Where parking is causing concern but no current restrictions are being breached, residents may request that new parking restrictions be considered.
- Requests should be supported by local residents and/or Ward Councillors where possible.
A Parking Restriction Request Form is attached and can be submitted to:
📧 trafficregulation@peterborough.gov.uk
Hampton Parish Council will continue to raise residents’ concerns with the relevant authorities and encourages residents to use the reporting channels above to help address ongoing parking issues in our community.