To the City of Stonnington Council and Cr Melina Sehr (Greville Ward),

We, the residents of Stonnington, call for an immediate halt and full review of the new digital parking permit scheme and the introduction of permit fees.

This change places an unfair financial burden on households at a time when many are already struggling with rising living costs. Residents already pay rates to maintain local roads. Charging us again simply to park outside our own homes amounts to double‑charging and is unreasonable.

The digital‑only system also creates significant barriers for older residents, people with limited digital access, and anyone who needs to organise visitor parking for carers, family, or support workers. A parking system should make daily life easier, not harder.

Many residents were not aware that these changes were being considered. The lack of meaningful consultation has left the community feeling unheard and excluded from decisions that directly affect our homes and daily routines.

We ask Council to:

1. Pause the rollout of the digital permit scheme and associated fees
2. Reconsider the principle of charging residents to park on roads they already fund through their rates
3. Conduct genuine, broad community consultation
4. Ensure any future system is fair, accessible, and not an added financial burden
5. Provide non‑digital options for residents who need them

We urge the City of Stonnington to listen to its residents and work with the community to create a parking system that is fair, inclusive, and respectful of the pressures people are facing.

Sign this petition to demand a fair and accessible approach to parking in Stonnington.