Nomad Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Mods - I've placed this in 'Stadium Matters' but thought it needed to be shown to the masses. Fell free to move (or whatever) when needed.... As a very local resident to AG with a driveway, parking is not an issue for me - I do however give away a 2nd space on my drive to a fellow red without charge. So, I was intrigued enough by the recent bcfc statement regarding parking and the pcso's coming to "enforce" them to make a few enquiries. FYI - To get the information I logged it as a complaint asking why the council/it's employees were "coning" off roads at the expense of council tax payers and then removing the cones before the end of each match (it's not always before the end but sometimes is). Here goes with the response - it's a little enlightening. I am one of the Shift Managers for Bristol City Council's Parking Services. I have been forwarded your email in respect of the parking issues at Ashton Gate during match days. It is with regret that I am unable to assist with this particular problem. Bristol City Council does not place the cones, these are placed on behalf of the football club by a third party. The cones are placed as advisory and not enforced by either Bristol City Council or the Police. Bristol City Council civil Enforcement Officer (CEO's) do not have the legislative powers to issue to vehicles parked on cones, which was previously unrestricted highway. This can only be enforced by the Police, however as I understand, the Police do not enforce the cones as they have been placed as advisory. Our CEO's attend each game and enforce to any illegally parked vehicle they observe, however they can only enforce to vehicles parked on either double or single yellow lines or pedestrian dropped kerbs, not dropped kerbs for private driveways, neither can our CEO's issue to vehicles parked on pavements, this is an obstruction offence which only Police and PCSO's can deal with. So to sum up..... The cones that stop you parking on quite a few streets are advisory only, placed at the behest and cost to our beloved BCFC. Maybe this is a longstanding goodwill gesture by the club for local residents? I've lived in these parts for nearly 50 years and do recall the 'no parking on this side of the street' from as far back as I recall. Maybe it started when we made the top flight? My advice - ignore the cones (just don't park on the pavement / dropped kerbs or the police/pcso's will enforce). Nomad - working for the fans of the mighty BCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 So does anyone know who puts the cones out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Griffin said: So does anyone know who puts the cones out Not me. A 3rd party on behalf of BCFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 you cone not be serious? Bloody Bristol City FC. Why do we bother? Why do they hate us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, Nomad said: Not me. A 3rd party on behalf of BCFC. Probably preventing some locals parking too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 So, is it permitted to place cones wherever you bloody well like? Seems so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, CotswoldRed said: So, is it permitted to place cones wherever you bloody well like? Seems so. I'm about to go park my car on the "coned off side" - have a spare parking space for tomorrow now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 10 minutes ago, RedDave said: you cone not be serious? Bloody Bristol City FC. Why do we bother? Why do they hate us? In cahoots with George Ferguson I reckon. GF & SL best mates really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 24 minutes ago, Griffin said: So does anyone know who puts the cones out Conan the Barbarian? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 26 minutes ago, Griffin said: So does anyone know who puts the cones out The Baha Men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 The parking department have more CEO's than Bristol Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Perhaps someone needs to read the small print in the conetract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think it's ETM who do the cones on BCFC's behalf. Whoever it is, it's a waste of money now! @Nomad can you post this on the anti-stadium Facebook page if you're on it!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, CyderInACan said: I think it's ETM who do the cones on BCFC's behalf. Whoever it is, it's a waste of money now! @Nomad can you post this on the anti-stadium Facebook page if you're on it!?! Who are ETM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Who are ETM? Yet another acronym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, CyderInACan said: Yet another acronym That would be YAA. Which sounds like a Sloaney cider drinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 So, is it permitted to place cones wherever you bloody well like? Seems so. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/66/section/149 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Maybe someone should go behind them and start collecting them up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 32 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: So, is it permitted to place cones wherever you bloody well like? Seems so. Silly cone implants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 13 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Who are ETM? ETM (Eddie McCormack), recycling and waste company based in Ashton Vale (used to be on South Liberty Lane). Also do all the roadworks (read traffic calming measures) and sticky out bus stops for the council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm disgusted if it's the club sanctioning the prevention of lawful parking. I hope it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsomersetred Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Griffin said: So does anyone know who puts the cones out Cone fairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: I'm disgusted if it's the club sanctioning the prevention of lawful parking. I hope it isn't. They'll probably claim (if true), that they are trying to be good neighbours. They could be even better neighbours by arranging for busses to pick up from a wide range or areas so that people could get busses directly to the area. Don't have to be free busses, just ones that go places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 18 minutes ago, Red Homer said: ETM (Eddie McCormack), recycling and waste company based in Ashton Vale (used to be on South Liberty Lane). Also do all the roadworks (read traffic calming measures) and sticky out bus stops for the council. The same. Gone massive in the last few years picking up contracts galore. He must be utterly minted by now off the back of the council work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakes Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 56 minutes ago, Nomad said: I'm about to go park my car on the "coned off side" - have a spare parking space for tomorrow now. Nomad, is the spare parking space taken if not i am in need of one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 19 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: I'm disgusted if it's the club sanctioning the prevention of lawful parking. I hope it isn't. I will boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 is there a F A N representative to address this issue ? i cant cone done this issue !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 minute ago, kivsy said: is there a F A N representative to address this issue ? i cant cone done this issue !! We need to draw a couple of lines under this. Preferably not yellow ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Let's park it and cone back to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 15 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Let's park it and cone back to it OK Mr Ashton . I`ll agendaize that for next week`s meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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