Croydon Council says it listens to its residents and public opinion. And then it hides away its e-petitions page on its own website, just in case anyone should find it and put forward a public campaign against its proposals.

So, if you would like to add your voice to the protest against the Draconian new parking restrictions in central Croydon, staffed by parking stormtroopers whizzing past your front door late at night to try to fine you another 80 quid on top of your residents’ parking fee that you’ve already paid, you should sign this petition: click here and follow the instructions.