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Minis parked in West Heath Road |
Italian Job Minis bag best spots
ESTATE agent Foxtons aimed to re-create the cheeky
image of the classic Michael Caine movie The Italian Job when
it gave staff matching Minis in loud colours.
But the Minis driven by staff at its branch in Heath Street,
Hampstead, have angered residents in West Heath Road, where
they are parked nose-to-tail in ranks up to 15 to avoid parking
restrictions.
Residents complained that they – and Heath users –
are being frozen out of parking spaces in the leafy street by
the estate agents, who arrive at 8.30am, move their cars for
a two-hour lunchtime period when parking charges apply, then
return in the afternoon.
Design consultant Andrew Usiskin, 59, of Reddington Road, said:
“Foxtons’ drivers frequently ignore the rights of
residents by double parking. They appear to have no regard for
local people and the environment and the designs on their cars
are horrible.
“I can’t stand to have to look at them every day when
I walk to work.”
Charges were introduced at Heath car parks last year to prevent
commuters filling the spaces but West Heath Road parking is
controlled by Camden Council.
A Town Hall press official said: “The residents were consulted
when the current parking measures were put in place and were
happy with them. If there is now a significant number who are
unhappy we can look at the parking restictions again.”
Foxtons refused to comment. |
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