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Complaints from local residents about inconsiderate and sometimes dangerous parking in a Kent town centre have led to a review of on-street parking.

The district council in Sevenoaks has written to 3,000 householders and residents associations seeking views.

Proposals include restricting parking in some residential areas, issuing permits to residents, and making better use of roads near the railway station.

Several hundred more parking spaces could become available as a result.

Road safety

The draft proposals were drawn up in partnership with some residents associations, Sevenoaks Town Council and Kent County Council.

They also include extra parking for disabled drivers and school buses, some additional pay and display areas and new restrictions near junctions and corners to improve road safety.

Consideration is also being given to making a number of parking permits available at reduced rates for people who work in the town, and for those who use environmentally friendly vehicles such as hybrid or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cars.

Residents have until the end of November to comment on the proposals.
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