Patrols increased to hit illegal night-time parking across Luton
Parking enforcement officers are now working until midnight across Luton, focusing on the town centre, Bury Park and Marsh Road.
Since September 19, Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) have been working later shifts in these areas, extending enforcement beyond the previous 9pm finish.
The additional patrols aim to improve compliance with existing parking restrictions, improve road safety and ensure access routes remain clear during the evening.
This is particularly important where vehicles can obstruct access for emergency vehicles, including fire engines.
Councillor Adrees Latif, portfolio polder for parking operations at Luton Council, said: “We have listened closely to residents and local business owners who are frustrated by irresponsible night-time parking.
“This targeted change means some of our CEOs are now working later shifts in areas where we know there are particular parking issues. We recognise that car parking is a major concern for residents, particularly in densely populated areas where available parking can be under pressure, and this is something we are looking at.
“Existing parking restrictions remain in place during the evening, and enforcement action may be taken where vehicles are parked in contravention of them, helping to keep our streets safe.”
Parking issues can be reported via the Love Clean Streets app or the council’s website.