In October 2005, Mole Valley District Council decided without informing Brockham Parish Council or indeed even consulting with Brockham Green Village Society, to remove the granite kerb (sets) along the northern edge of the Village Green and replace it with a run over strip.

The problem was that parking on the north side of the road narrowed the road and large delivery vehicles continually damaged these sets which are costly to replace.

MVDC's solution was to create a 'run over' strip which makes it easier for vehicles to pass.

It was clear that this would be little more than an open invitation for people to park on the run over strip. Mole Valley disagreed.

Parking on the Green is now a significant problem, destroying the verges, encouraging more people to park on all parts of the Green, creating a safety hazard and making a naturally attractive area look like a car park.

It's not necessarily the fault of drivers who have not been informed otherwise but myopic and ill conceived planning on the part of Mole Valley.

Lorries, trucks, vans and coaches are just some of the vehicles that are using the Green as a car park.

After discussions with MVDC's Parks Officer, Brockham Parish Council and Brockham Green Village Society it was agreed that a no parking white line be installed for a six month trial to see if it has any effect.

Vehicles ignoring the no parking signs could received a fine of up to £200.

Please be considerate - use the parking facilities at the Royal Oak or the Duke's Head and do not park on any part of the Common Land.

July 2006