Alec1954 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) It would be nice if the club researched and clearly reported where both home and visiting fans can park this year. How many spaces will be available from day 1? Once the new stand is finished, how many parking spaces will be available for pay on the day fans? Will the new car park only be available for box owners? Where will everyone else park? I think that Westhulme Avenue at the side of B&Q is now closed. Are the club entering into any agreement to park on B&Q if not they should do. The local NIMBYs have more or less prevented any local parking. All adds up to a bit of a nightmare. Going back there were football special buses.. perhaps something similar is needed. A remote car parking area and regular buses to and from the ground. Edited July 19, 2015 by Alec1954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 The car park was never full so no need for some crazy bus idea. Plenty of space around BP for parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Get to the first match With time to spare and work It out. I have never had an issue parking or finding it and I've never used official parking so loads of options. No need to waste time for the club to do a load of research for only an average of 4000 fans per match. Edited July 19, 2015 by super_blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 No need to waste time for the club to do a load of research for only an average of 4000 fans per match. Tbf 4000 fans does mean at least 8000 cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 It's Sunday. My head hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 It would be nice if the club researched and clearly reported where both home and visiting fans can park this year. How many spaces will be available from day 1? Once the new stand is finished, how many parking spaces will be available for pay on the day fans? Will the new car park only be available for box owners? Where will everyone else park? I think that Westhulme Avenue at the side of B&Q is now closed. Are the club entering into any agreement to park on B&Q if not they should do. The local NIMBYs have more or less prevented any local parking. All adds up to a bit of a nightmare. Going back there were football special buses.. perhaps something similar is needed. A remote car parking area and regular buses to and from the ground. Disaster, appalling. Someone ring the authorities. How we haven't been supplied this information i'll never know, time to fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMink Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 How many away grounds have you been to that even have parking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) The car park was never full so no need for some crazy bus idea. Plenty of space around BP for parking. I don't think local residents will be pleased with that comment, it's bad enough with hospital staff parking all day on the surrounding streets. Edited July 19, 2015 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) It would be nice if the club researched and clearly reported where both home and visiting fans can park this year. How many spaces will be available from day 1? Once the new stand is finished, how many parking spaces will be available for pay on the day fans? Will the new car park only be available for box owners? Where will everyone else park? I think that Westhulme Avenue at the side of B&Q is now closed. Are the club entering into any agreement to park on B&Q if not they should do. The local NIMBYs have more or less prevented any local parking. All adds up to a bit of a nightmare. Going back there were football special buses.. perhaps something similar is needed. A remote car parking area and regular buses to and from the ground. Its funny how some deride nimbys, yet in the same position would probably become nimbys themselves. Edited July 19, 2015 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 When we were in the top flight getting 15000 plus , parking didn't seem to be a problem..., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) I don't think local residents will be pleased with that comment, it's bad enough with hospital staff parking all day on the surrounding streets.Probably not, no.Shame, however, that I meant the hundreds of spaces at B&Q, clayton green, tesco, grey mare, white hart, clayton fields etc... Also pretty sure that hospital staff dont park in the surrounding streets due to the permit restrictions. Other than that, great point pal. Edited July 19, 2015 by Monty Burns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 The local NIMBYs have more or less prevented any local parking. All adds up to a bit of a nightmare. . We have a visitors pass that someone could use on matchdays if they like to. Not you, though, after that comment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I don't think local residents will be pleased with that comment, it's bad enough with hospital staff parking all day on the surrounding streets. Yes, damn those people working at the hospital healing people leaving their cars in the spots vacated by the people who have taken their own cars to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 We have a visitors pass that someone could use on matchdays if they like to... A fine offer. I would make a bid, but I've vowed to walk to BP and back on Saturdays next season as part of my new much needed fitness regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes, damn those people working at the hospital healing people leaving their cars in the spots vacated by the people who have taken their own cars to work. They blatently park next to residents only signs for full shifts, many are administrative staff. I assume you don't live near the hospital or ground so couldn't care less. They have adequate spaces to park where they work, but prefer to park for free outside residents homes and on drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) They blatently park next to residents only signs for full shifts, many are administrative staff. I assume you don't live near the hospital or ground so couldn't care less. They have adequate spaces to park where they work, but prefer to park for free outside residents homes and on drives.I don't live near the hospital. I was irritated when the residents only parking came in on the car park side as I'd been able to street park with no issues on Saturdays for years. No evidence of hoards of hospital staff clogging up the streets. Monday to Friday may be different though. Edited July 19, 2015 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yes, damn those people working at the hospital healing people leaving their cars in the spots vacated by the people who have taken their own cars to work. .....or.......it could be a night shift worker who has also worked all night providing a service, returning home and not being able to park within 200 metres of their home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Speaking as a man who once personally purchased a line painting machine and lots of yellow and white paint I'm happy to offer my consultancy services to either side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I don't live near the hospital. I was irritated when the residents only parking came in on the car park side as I'd been able to street park with no issues on Saturdays for years. No evidence of hoards of hospital staff clogging up the streets. Monday to Friday may be different though. Residents aren't too bothered about football supporters as it only for about 3 hours, but when hospital staff park in front of your front door and on drives for 8 hours and more thats selfish IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 A fine offer. I would make a bid, but I've vowed to walk to BP and back on Saturdays next season as part of my new much needed fitness regime. Stopping at various pubs on the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Its funny how some deride nimbys, yet in the same position would probably become nimbys themselves. Depends though doesn't it. Buy a house near a stadium = expect stadium related issues. You know there is the possiblilty of this happening when you move there. Different if you were there before the stadium of course but I doubt may of the NIMBYs were there before Boundary Park. Or the Hospital for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 We always have no problems parkin in the hospital car park,cost £3. Used to park on the Somme behind B&Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Stopping at various pubs on the way? A good idea. But I'm transforming my lifestyle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Try parking near the greyhound on Elly Clough Only a 10 minute walk from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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