Speed Limit
Reducing the speed limit in Connaught Avenue to 20mph has been discussed in previous years. However, the classification of road means that the speed limit of 30 mph must remain in place.
Traffic Lights
Despite strenuous efforts and objections by the FRA the new traffic layout and installation of traffic lights in Halstead Road have been installed. The FRA will continue to monitor the impact of this on our town, particularly during the busy summer months and report observations to Essex County Council.
Damage to Grass Verges
Information we receive of occurrences where grass verges have been damaged either by developers' vehicles, or by cars parking on the grass, will be passed on to TDC.
Parking Restrictions
Why is it free to park in Frinton-on-Sea?
There are two reasons: one because we want people to visit our town and secondly, any income resulting from charging for parking would not even go to Essex County Council as this facility has been outsourced to N Essex Parking Partnership who would be the only ones to benefit from any profit. The town of Frinton would definitely not benefit, and neither would local councils.
Furthermore, when fees are charged for parking, people will try to park elsewhere and the problem just moves location. An example of this occurred when the railway started charging for parking in the station car park, commuters now park on both sides of Wittonwood Road and down Upper Fourth Avenue, plus there are probably more cars parked on the other side of Connaught Avenue than previously.
Yellow lines have been kept to a minimum to allow maximum parking for both visitors and residents alike. However, we have obtained an assurance from the police that action will be taken if anyone parks dangerously, or causes an obstruction. Therefore, do please telephone 101 to report such occurrences to the police.
Parking Enforcement
The FRA continues to lobby Tendring District Council and agencies such as North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) to undertake more stringent enforcement of vehicles parked in contravention of the regulations, particularly during the summer months when the number of visitors to the town increases. As part of this, more regulation is needed such as the introduction of double yellow lines at some locations to improve safety.
The feasibility of introducing parking charges has been considered by the Council but this is a complex matter with far-reaching and potentially negative consequences on residents and the town. Residents can report vehicles illegally parked or blocking driveways to NEPP on 01206 282316