I really can't understand the citizens of Clifton, and for that matter Cotham, Redland and Kingsdown, who all said "No", to Controlled Parking Zones. The result is that their roads are more than fully congested with commuters cars parked all day. Of course they don't want the CPZ because they would have to pay 50 quid a year and they might not be able to park their wretched car right outside their home – in other words they are just too lazy to walk a few yards from car to home! Oh well that's up to them then. Today I looked at a very pleasant garden flat right opposite Christchurch, facing the green, whist parking on double yellow lines (no fine though). The flat was sound, a bit of damp to sort out and a bit of a small second bedroom, but a very convenient position, if you can park your car...   more »