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A furious pub has demanded the council reopen a public car park used by its customers as a matter of urgency.

An artist's impression of the new car park (Photo: Harrow Council) A car park that was temporarily closed due to continued anti-social behaviour is set to reopen in July. Harrow Council confirmed the car park in Old Redding, known as The Viewpoint, will soon be available for use again following renovations. This includes resurfacing to allow for up to 60 cars in marked bays, and a new barrier made of mounded earth to prevent people driving over the adjacent grass. There had been calls from the public for the council to clarify the situation after signs were put up on the gates announc...

Mr Posner with his parked car A pensioner believes he has been treated as a “cash cow” after receiving his first ever parking ticket in a space he has used for decades. Joe Posner, of Roxborough Park, Harrow, said he was left “confused” after he was fined in March for parking in a lay-by in Old Redding. The 86-year-old explained the spot has always been popular with drivers – he has been parking there for more than 25 years without issue – as there are no signs to suggest this is illegal. However, Harrow Council said fines can be issued for “off-road” parking that coul...

The car park was closed earlier this year A car park that was recently reopened has been forced to shut again due to anti-social behaviour. Harrow Council said disruption from “a selfish few” meant it had to close the car park at Harrow Viewpoint, in Old Redding. Its gates were initially locked in September following reports of anti-social behaviour, including people driving on grassed areas, and to allow for maintenance to be carried out. The council announced at the weekend that it would reopen the car park until January 3 to allow people to enjoy the nearby walking routes over...

Old Redding Car Park (Photo: Google Maps) A car park popular with walkers that was shut due to reports of anti-social behaviour has temporarily reopened over the Christmas period. Harrow Council announced Harrow Viewpoint Car Park, in Old Redding, can be used until January 3 after additional safety measures were put in place. The car park was closed in September following reports of anti-social behaviour at the site, including cars driving over grassed areas. Cllr Varsha Parmar, who is responsible for the environment at Harrow Council, explained new materials have been installed to pr...