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Newberries Car Park Saved After Years of Uncertainty as Improvement Works Are Scheduled

For years, the future of Newberries Car Park was uncertain.

Residents repeatedly raised concerns about what would happen to this important community asset, while local businesses recognised the vital role it plays in supporting Radlett's High Street and providing convenient parking for shoppers, commuters and visitors.

Throughout that time, Cllr Caroline Clapper consistently campaigned to secure the future of the car park, arguing that it should be protected and improved for the benefit of the local community.

That campaign has now reached another important milestone.

Following Hertsmere Borough Council's recent announcement, made by Council Leader Jeremy Newmark, confirming that Newberries Car Park will be retained and improved, work is now due to begin on the next phase of the project.

From 3rd August, contractors will begin installing new Electric Vehicle charging bays, before carrying out a full resurfacing of the car park in early September.

While the improvements will inevitably cause some temporary disruption, they represent the first visible stage in delivering the investment residents have long been calling for.

During the works, motorists should expect:

• ✓A temporary reduction in the number of available parking spaces.
• ✓Occasional single-lane access into the car park.
• ✓Temporary traffic management measures to ensure everyone can continue using the site safely.

Advance notices will also be displayed within the car park explaining each stage of the works and any temporary access arrangements.

Although the improvements may cause some short-term inconvenience, the finished project will provide a significantly improved facility, including modern EV charging infrastructure and a fully resurfaced car park that will continue serving Radlett for many years to come.

Commenting on the latest update, Cllr Caroline Clapper said she was delighted that, following the decision to retain and improve Newberries Car Park, residents could now see work progressing on site.

After years of uncertainty, this is welcome news for Radlett.

Reform UK Hertsmere welcomes investment that protects valued community assets and delivers practical improvements for residents, visitors and local businesses. We will continue working to ensure local infrastructure is maintained, improved and put to the best possible use for our communities.