Why is the Southampton City Council taking action on Weston Parade?

The council is implementing the new parking restrictions on Weston Parade to address concerns over sanitary and safety issues caused by the vehicles being used for accommodation, as well as to remove obstructions for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

What are the new parking rules for Weston Parade in Southampton?

The new measures include "no waiting at any time" restrictions on both sides of Weston Parade, the introduction of 6-hour parking bays, and a ban on overnight parking in the nearby Weston Shore car parks.

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Waterfront Parking Crackdown: Caravans Ousted from Scenic Road

Q: What is happening on Weston Parade in Southampton?

Weston Parade, a scenic shore-side road in Southampton, is experiencing issues with vehicles, including caravans, being used for accommodation, leading the city council to introduce new parking restrictions.

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Summary

Parking restrictions introduced on Weston Parade to address caravans used for accommodation
New 6-hour parking limit and overnight ban in place from November 20th
Sanitary and safety issues cited as reasons for the crackdown

Waterfront Parking Crackdown: Caravans Ousted from Scenic Road

On November 13th, 2025, Southampton City Council announced the introduction of new parking restrictions on Weston Parade, a scenic road along the city's waterfront. The measures, set to take effect on November 20th, come in response to an ongoing issue with vehicles, including caravans, being used for accommodation on the shore-side road.

The council's cabinet member for transport, Councillor Christie Lambert, stated that the parked vehicles were obstructing traffic and also raised sanitary and safety concerns due to the structures, such as caravans, being used for living purposes. Following a public consultation, the council decided to implement "no waiting at any time" restrictions on both the north-east and south-west sides of Weston Parade, extending from near the Weston Shore Car Park towards the city boundary.