ePetition details

London Lorry Control Scheme in LB Hillingdon

We the undersigned petition Hillingdon Council to implement effective enforcement arrangements to secure compliance with the London Lorry Control Scheme that places restrictions on the movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles (over 18 tonnes) during the hours of 9pm-7am on the majority of residential roads in the Borough

Many residents in Northwood, Northwood Hills, Eastcote and South Ruislip are currently having their quality of life undermined (sleep disturbed) as a result of the regular movements of 40 tonne articulated lorries travelling between the Watford area and South Ruislip at 5am. These journeys are illegal and both the operator could receive a £550 penalty charge notice and the driver £130 for each journey contravention.

How many other residents, in other parts of the borough, are also suffering from similar noise issues during anti-social hours?

The LB of Hillingdon has opted out of the pan London enforcement agreement yet failed to implement a viable enforcement alternative.

On reaching 20 signatures it will be formally considered by the Council and relevant Cabinet Member. Local ward Councillors will also be made aware of the petition. The Council's Democratic Services Team will keep the lead petitioner updated on progress.

This ePetition ran from 05/10/2011 to 30/11/2011 and has now finished.

79 people signed this ePetition.

Council response

Dear Mr Brooks

Thank you for your e-petition.

We will publish it online shortly. Once this is done, the e-petition will require a minimum of 20 people to sign-up to it before it becomes a valid and we can respond formally, giving you the opportunity to present your case to the relevant Cabinet Member at a Petition Hearing. People signing up to any Council petition should live, work or study in the Borough.

However, we will be in touch shortly to let you know when your e-petition is online and how the Council can best respond and look into this matter for you.

In the meantime, if you have any queries, please email back or telephone us on 01895 250636.

Yours sincerely

Democratic Services

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