"Properties on Beaconsfield Road in Christchurch, which rely on access through the local Waitrose car park, have been caught in the ticketing trap. One resident has received four such penalties, which was a bit of a shock to say the least, his partner said. The issue arose after Christchurch Town Council acquired the site and subsequently leased it to Waitrose in 2025, leading to the installation of the new camera system."
"Previously, when the car park was a BCP Council-owned pay-and-display, residents experienced no such problems. The situation has caused widespread concern among householders. Anyone staying over 90 minutes in the car park can receive a £100 fine."
Residents of Beaconsfield Road in Christchurch, Dorset are receiving £100 penalties from automatic number plate recognition cameras installed at a Waitrose supermarket car park. The issue emerged after Christchurch Town Council acquired the site and leased it to Waitrose in 2025, implementing the new camera system. Previously, when the car park operated as a BCP Council-owned pay-and-display facility, residents experienced no such problems. Properties on the street rely on access through the car park to reach their homes. Multiple residents have been fined, with one receiving four penalties. The situation has generated significant concern among householders, who report contacting Waitrose about the matter.
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