Neighbours have become increasingly concerned at the lack of thought given to drivers and commuters across the town.

At a recent Highways meeting, at Hertsmere Borough Council offices in Borehamwood, there was an overview of the CPZ in three areas; Potters Bar, Radlett and Bushey. However Borehamwood was omitted.

This omission was challenged by Hertsmere Borough cllr Michelle Vince and Hertfordshire County cllr Leon Reefe.

Cllr Vince said: “We were told Borehamwood was looked at three years ago. Our position is that Borehamwood is a different town to three years ago.

“Borehamwood is struggling the most. While we emphasise the pressure from commuters and those parking to go work, Cllr Charles Kelly explained that people have to work, people need to park and they cannot afford the charges.

“He is one of the councillors for Hillside ward – one of the places which is struggling with parking.”

According to Cllr Vince some neighbours cannot go visit friends and family due to the fear of not being able to get a parking space.

She also said some people have seen others parking in Oakwood Avenue, in Borehamwood, and leaving their car there for two weeks to three months.

Councillor Seamus Quilty, in charge of environment and transport, said: “Borehamwood and Elstree were the first areas to be reviewed in Hertsmere.

“This was part of our Parking Management Strategy to carry out reviews on a town by town basis, a process in which local councillors are always involved.

“That review of Borehamwood and Elstree has been completed and various changes were introduced in 2015.

“Potters Bar and Radlett are currently being reviewed, and will be followed by Bushey. Borehamwood and Elstree will then be looked at again.

“Until then, residents are encouraged to put their concerns in writing to the council. Subject to there being sufficient representations, from 20 per cent in the affected area, the issue can be added to our work programme for further investigation outside of the scheduled town reviews.”

The changes introduced as a result of the review in Borehamwood created some additional on-street parking capacity for commuters, local workers and other visitors by removing unnecessary waiting restrictions (single yellow lines) or under-used CPZ bays.

Approximately 40 new spaces were created and these are now well used.