About Transport & Highways

Inconsiderate and often illegal parking, speeding and damage to “street furniture” are the subject of constant complaints by local residents to the Police and local authorities.

The primary area for these complaints is in and around Watling Street in the centre of Radlett but there are some other “hot spots” including inconsiderate parking near both Newberries and St John’s Schools at drop-off and pick up times and speeding in Cobden Hill, Craigwell Avenue and Aldenham Avenue.

Responsibility for dealing with these matters is confusing as it is split between a number of bodies.

Watling Street is a major road (the A4183) and therefore the responsibility of the County Council.

Other roads are generally the responsibility of Hertsmere Borough Council, whose wardens enforce the Shoppers’ parking bays and Newberries Car Park and Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) in various roads around Radlett.

However the Police also have responsibility for dealing with obstructions such as vehicles parked on crossings, blocking the service roads or parking on pavements. The Community Police (CPSOs) – paid for by Hertsmere rather than the Police – also take some responsibility for dealing with inconsiderate parking although they have no powers of enforcement.