Permit scheme a no-go: Thornton residents can be fined for parking in front of their own homes

Councillor Marcus Cornish has pushed for the implementation of a parking permit scheme for Thornton Estate that would exempt some residents from the current two- and four-hour parking limits. However, the motion was lost; Council officers have concluded that it is not justified as the estate was designed to reduce car dependency and encourage the use of public transport. Includes information on: Penrith City Council - Thornton Estate - Marcus Cornish - Jim Aitken - Kevin Crameri - John Thain - Parking schemes