Wheel Clampers at Bounds Green Tube

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Permalink Reply by Mary Blake on April 7, 2012 at 11:55

I got clamped there a few years back en route to buy orange juice and croissants for some overnight guests - the most expensive breakfast I've ever served!  The clamping man emerged from the alley and ranted at me before I said a word - poor man, I'd guess he profited little himself and was geared up for a tirade from the clamping victims.

Anyway, thanks to everyone above for your research and suggestions - I investigated at the time and established it was legal.  But Kevin's information about the change in law is promising, and as a first move I support Tom's suggestion of asking the chicken shop and Wilkinson's to display posters.  The clamping can't do their businesses any good, and if we post them outside without permission we could get done for flyposting, groan!

Kevin, do you know where to get the yellow posters?  I'm happy to ask the shops next time I'm up there.

Anyway, happy Easter everyone!

Cheers, Mary

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Permalink Reply by Kevin@The Ground Bean Café on April 11, 2012 at 14:46

Hi Mary, I agree that we should consider asking the shops to display posters. Here are some concerete suggestions regarding content and style. Please take a look and let us know what you think.

The poster's won't work for an out-of-towner who has just turned off the A406 to visit the shops; but it may help remind occasional visitors of the parking risks.

And thanks for your offer of help in approaching the shops once we've finalised the content of the posters I look forward to taking you up on it. Regards Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Mary Blake on April 11, 2012 at 23:01

Hi Kevin

As there are only about four shops involved, it might be best to sound them out first - I'll have a word next time I'm passing.  I had another look the last time I passed - on reflection the 'No Parking' signs are quite big, but the clamping warning signs obviously inadequate.  The successful prosecution against City Watch for the Savoy Parade car park in Enfield is a good precedent.  

Ideally the road would be clearly marked as well, but as it's probably private land means tracking down who owns it..  Let's keep discussing,

Thanks, Mary

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Permalink Reply by Mary Blake on April 11, 2012 at 23:08

Hi Kevin et al again

Sorry, this is me replying to myself!  Reading back I see that Wilkinson Byrne do know the landlord, so maybe could put pressure on for road markings as well as signs?

Mary

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Permalink Reply by Kevin@The Ground Bean Café on April 11, 2012 at 23:27

A lot of people are getting clamped behind Clockwork Pharmacy (opposite side of road) too. I'm tending towards a blanket approach in which the posters will be placed in every shop in the area. Advantages:

1. Have posters not notices. The posters will inform pedestrians, vehicle owners and parkers. Today's pedestrian may come back tomorrow in her car and get caught.

2. Solidarity in numbers

• About lobbying the owner of the land in front of Wilkinson Byrne, here are the details taken from "What should you do if you've been clamped" :

Owner of Latham Court

John Krajewski , 834A GREEN LANES, LONDON N21 2RT

paramountproperty@talktalkbusiness.net

Tel  020 83605020

www.paramountpropertycare.co.uk

www.trustatrader.com/traders/paramount-property-care-ltd/

Please write to him and let us know how you get on.

Here's the germ of a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) which may help you with putting you case to the Landlord. If you see any typos or inaccuracies there, please help and point them out.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Blake on April 25, 2012 at 21:00

Hi Kevin et al

Apologies for not feeding back earlier - I popped into Wilkinson Byrne to ask about displaying posters - they are completely with us on the issue, but won't display posters.  Sais Cafe is now closed, and there's no room in the grocer's window (obscured by fruit and veg!).

So let's hope the freeholders get back to WB with something positive.

Mary

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Permalink Reply by Kevin@The Ground Bean Café on April 27, 2012 at 13:52

Thank for enquiring Mary, it's helpful to know that the poster idea is a dead end. 

• I look forward to getting the update from Wilkinson Byrne

• The grocer's taking the Mickey telling you there's nowhere to put up a notice. In the last week they've got permission to put up two large perspex advertising hoardings to the left and the right of the shop entrance. What's worse is the notice on the right has completely replaced the clamping warning notice that was previously there!

Here's what was there before the perspex notices were put up:

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Permalink Reply by Mary Blake on April 28, 2012 at 11:52

Hi Kevin

In the grocers' defence I didn't speak to them as I was investigating window space for your prospective posters (not wall space), and there didn't seem to be any - just fruit and veg!

Mary

Kevin@The Ground Bean Café said:

Thank for enquiring Mary, it's helpful to know that the poster idea is a dead end. 

• I look forward to getting the update from Wilkinson Byrne

• The grocer's taking the Mickey telling you there's nowhere to put up a notice. In the last week they've got permission to put up two large perspex advertising hoardings to the left and the right of the shop entrance. What's worse is the notice on the right has completely replaced the clamping warning notice that was previously there!

Here's what was there before the perspex notices were put up:

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on May 3, 2012 at 20:15

The current edition of the Haringey Independent carries the story of the latest clamping victim... charged a weeks wages for parking!

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on May 4, 2012 at 14:24

A couple of bits of news on this issue today.

The Haringey Independent have followed up a news story from earlier this week by featuring an interview with Kevin about the campaign to stop the clamping. (read the interview)

I was also alerted via Twitter that the Act of Parliament seeking to stop private sector wheel clamping received Royal Assent on May 1st.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin@The Ground Bean Café on May 4, 2012 at 15:24

Hallelujah! Thanks Richard for sharing the wonderful news.

*****Please Come and Celebrate*****

I'm urgently looking for a large group of residents to join me in being photographed by the Haringey Independent near Bounds Green Tube. This is our opportunity to reclaim the streets and celebrating the passing of the law that makes private clamping illegal.  This publicity is vital as we need to show the local landlords that we will continue to oppose any alternative scheme that unfairly exploit motorists who visit our area. Please respond on this thread to say if you're able to come. 

Everyone's welcome, young, old, recent arrival or long-term resident. We need to show-off the diversity of our friendly area.

Meeting place: The bicycle stands in front of Bounds Green Tube Station (Near the entrance with step-free access to the ticket hall)

Date : Saturday 4 May

Time : 11:00 am to 11:15 am

• Souvenir copies of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 CHAPTER 2 (Vehicles left on land) will be given to all who attend.

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Permalink Reply by Peter Williams on May 4, 2012 at 17:50

That's good news for the people of Bounds Green and Enfield, I just feel sorry for everyone who had been caught and glad to see the back of the private clampers.

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