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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Virgil Caine on January 17, 2011, 05:42:24 PM

Title: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Virgil Caine on January 17, 2011, 05:42:24 PM
On the OS- new parking restrictions for match days all around Villa Park- sorry do not know when they come into force but £60 fines are mentioned for illegal parking. Looks as though I will have shell out a £5 for the privilage of parking in an 'recommended' match day parking facility.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Shrek on January 17, 2011, 06:00:06 PM
I always park on the side roads up past trinity road.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: jimmy.y on January 17, 2011, 07:16:06 PM
Hope this helps,,
Secure parking at King Edwards school (just off aston expressway) and  at the schools  sports ground on Trinity road, 
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: villasjf on January 18, 2011, 09:04:49 AM
My Left Foot, these have been out for years now shortly after kick off van loads of council wardens arrive and blitz the cars parked illegally but they only do it every so often. Possibly to woo people into a false sence of security. (cynical old me) I often feel sorry for the fans whose cars have the dreaded yellow bags attached to the screens, it makes it a dearer day out and just what you want after watching a poor match. Its because the locals complained about not being able to park, but then we see lots offerring to park 4 cars on their drives for £5 each.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 18, 2011, 09:07:10 AM
Hope this helps,,
Secure parking at King Edwards school (just off aston expressway) and  at the schools  sports ground on Trinity road, 

£5 a go and all money goes to the school PA......(which I'm on!!). Seasonal Permits also available where all home Cup games are included for free.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: CJ on January 18, 2011, 09:57:01 AM
Yeah I always park at King Edwards.  Can take over half an hour to get back to the expressway though (maybe police blocking roads for away coaches?) but at least the money goes to a good cause. Ruskin Hall may get away quicker - can't confirm that as never parked there, but always looks practically empty by the time I go past.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Legion on January 18, 2011, 10:27:09 AM
Park on the Trinity Road right outside the ground. It'll take you ages to get away after the match but you're guaranteed not to get a ticket. They even put those nice yellow cones out to help you parallel park.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: villasjf on January 18, 2011, 10:30:03 AM
Legion, you naughty man, there are some gullable souls on here you know  ;)
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Legion on January 18, 2011, 10:31:37 AM
Believe it or not, I'm being serious. In all the years I've sold the fanzine there I have never, ever seen a car get so much as a ticket.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: peter w on January 18, 2011, 10:48:55 AM
Maybe we can start a new trend. Pay 30 odd quid for a match ticket, or spend £400/500 on a season ticket, and then leave 15 minutes before the end to make sure we can get home 15 minutes earlier than we would do if we stayed until the end. Any takers?
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: rbcuk on January 18, 2011, 11:35:32 AM
I just park at star city, its free, bit of a walk but alot easier to get home, quicker than sitting in your car in traffic
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Chap on January 18, 2011, 11:24:08 PM
Be warned about parking on the Holford Estate (off Brookvale Road). I got a ticket after the Arsenal game (£60 or £40 if paid witihin 7 days) for parking on double yellows. I and many others have been doing this for some time as it's a private road, but they sent a private firm out to issue the tickets. They were also out Boxing Night!! after the Spuds game and again after the Sunderalnd game as I saw a few cars with tickets on.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: FrankyH on January 29, 2011, 04:29:55 PM
Has anyone contested these tickets? Got one today on the Holford estate,but wasn't on a double yellow. Dont know whether to pay the £60 ,or contest it-goes up to £85 if not paid within 14 days
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on January 29, 2011, 05:10:11 PM
for those who got tickets on Holford Estates, give us a clue on location round the estate. Just to see which area have clamp downs. I park there and no problem.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: UK Redsox on January 29, 2011, 06:06:48 PM
Be warned about parking on the Holford Estate (off Brookvale Road). I got a ticket after the Arsenal game (£60 or £40 if paid witihin 7 days) for parking on double yellows. I and many others have been doing this for some time as it's a private road, but they sent a private firm out to issue the tickets. They were also out Boxing Night!! after the Spuds game and again after the Sunderalnd game as I saw a few cars with tickets on.

If its a private road, why do you expect to park there for free ?
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: FrankyH on January 29, 2011, 08:30:08 PM
for those who got tickets on Holford Estates, give us a clue on location round the estate. Just to see which area have clamp downs. I park there and no problem.

Thinking about it, it probably is a private road-turn left into the estate from brookvale road,up to first island turn right still on holford way-side road on the right,parked on corner (not on double yellow).Ticket has "unauthorised parking" as reason .
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Legion on January 29, 2011, 08:31:03 PM
Did you take a photograph?
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: PeterWithe on January 29, 2011, 08:35:53 PM
Be warned about parking on the Holford Estate (off Brookvale Road). I got a ticket after the Arsenal game (£60 or £40 if paid witihin 7 days) for parking on double yellows. I and many others have been doing this for some time as it's a private road, but they sent a private firm out to issue the tickets. They were also out Boxing Night!! after the Spuds game and again after the Sunderalnd game as I saw a few cars with tickets on.

So they are not Council tickets then? Dont pay it.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: FrankyH on January 29, 2011, 08:45:08 PM
Did you take a photograph?

Yes ,will contact firm monday-and post outcome on H&V
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Lew Chatterleys Lover on January 30, 2011, 01:48:23 PM
I can understand why local residents might need some protection to allow them access to their own homes. But I hate the way football fans are shit on time and time again, denied access to industrial estates etc that are not in use. Very petty and another sign how c**ts run the world.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 30, 2011, 08:21:07 PM
Be warned about parking on the Holford Estate (off Brookvale Road). I got a ticket after the Arsenal game (£60 or £40 if paid witihin 7 days) for parking on double yellows. I and many others have been doing this for some time as it's a private road, but they sent a private firm out to issue the tickets. They were also out Boxing Night!! after the Spuds game and again after the Sunderalnd game as I saw a few cars with tickets on.

Just park in one of the building car parks round there.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: TimTheVillain on January 30, 2011, 09:32:42 PM
Believe it or not, I'm being serious. In all the years I've sold the fanzine there I have never, ever seen a car get so much as a ticket.

I parked there once probably 3 seasons ago - no problem at all, seriously !
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Simon Ward on January 31, 2011, 11:42:42 AM
Park under the flyover just up from Holford Estate, plenty of space and no yellow lines!
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 31, 2011, 11:56:52 AM
Get down early and nick this blokes space.

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Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Astral Weeks on January 31, 2011, 12:27:02 PM
Park on the Trinity Road right outside the ground. It'll take you ages to get away after the match but you're guaranteed not to get a ticket. They even put those nice yellow cones out to help you parallel park.

Do you sell H&V near McGregor's statue? If so, I bought one off you on Saturday.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: Legion on January 31, 2011, 12:56:15 PM
Usually yes, but this Saturday I was outside the North Stand gates. You got yours from Greg.
Title: Re: Restricted Car Parking on Match days
Post by: UK Redsox on January 31, 2011, 01:52:53 PM
Leeg was on the "naughty step" in full view of Headmaster Dave
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