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Parking Disinformation in "Neighbours' Paper"

"In 2026 LBE introduced a bizarre new policy (Stop & Shop+) which required vehicle users to register their bank account details online  before they could park for free for 30 minutes in 161 Ealing streets". Not true. Even if you do register a payment card in the app, it's not bank accout details, and people don't have to do this to book a free parking session."Those motorists with no Smartphone either don’t park or receive a hefty fine."Again, not true, drivers can also make a phone call to the number on the sign, or use a pay point to register parking.https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201178/parking/3479/stop_and_shop

Paul James ● 17h5 Comments

Andy,Please contact me and advise me as to which industry trade body I should apply to join. Also point me towards the Editors' Code of Practice' so I can make sure I toe the line. Explain what you mean by 'a regulator'Between 1978 and 2004 I worked variously as a technical writer and PR practitioner. I have written over 100 press releases, 30 feature articles and some 25 speeches. No-one has ever accused me of libel, defamation or lying.I will admit that sometimes I make mistakes and when corrected will try to correct what I have written.I'm more than happy to meet you for a coffee or a beer in order to try and attain some legitimacy.  At 81 I'm still willing to learn.leachericalan@gmail.com07585 490857

Eric Alan Leach ● 4h

You can always contact Eric Leach if you have an issue with anything in the magazine.The council’s Around Ealing magazine, which is taxpayer funded, isn’t part of the Editor’s Code of Practice either. It’s basically a propaganda sheet for Ealing Labour, never critical and often lacking balance.

Simon Hayes ● 5h

As someone who has worked professionally as a journalist for some of the UK's biggest magazine publishers, what I find troubling about these types of "neighbourhood publications" is the lack of accountability.They rarely sign up to any sort of industry trade body and, therefore, they don't abide by the well-established Editors' Code of Practice, or an equivalent. So, when you do challenge them on factual inaccuracies or the positioning of opinion articles as "news" there is no formal complaints process to follow. Self-regulation is a key component of journalism in the UK. It is vital for upholding press freedom and maintaining high ethical standards. In the case of this newsletter, I can't see a mention of a regulator on any of the pages. But I'm more than happy for someone to correct me.

Andy Hillier ● 8h

Why do you persist & insist, of coming out with absolute bollox?So many people call you out for what you are, an antagonistic, hypocrite.You drive yourself,yet as pointed out, hate others who want & need  too.

Peter Yale ● 13h

What a load of rubbish Mr James responds with !!

Peter Tolhust ● 16h