UPDATE 9 MARCH 2024: For those members who have an account with Camden Council, it is still possible to request Scratchcards for short-term parking permits. While Camden is working on alternative schemes – via online or an automated telephone system – the council has confirmed Scratchcards will still be available. Camden will consult community groups before any final change is made.
Scratchcards are safe, for the moment at least. The controversial subject came up before the latest Town Hall meeting of Camden Council.
Following a strong defence to councillors of the hourly paper parking permits from Camden’s community groups including the Belsize Society, the Council agreed to look again at the future of the cards.
Key to the final decision will be a review of the number of users with no online access to the permits. The Council may consider whether a special dispensation for the digitally excluded is feasible.
Community groups will be meeting to discuss the next steps. Meanwhile, the campaign to save Scratchcards goes on.
Help Save Scratchcards
If you use a Scratchcard and are over 75, and/or have a disability not yet registered with Camden Council, could you please email the Belsize Society at info@belsize.org.uk or call Peter Wallace on 07551 686 668.
Thank you.