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Forecourt and Parking
Our Forecourt Area
The Hackspace has access to half of the building's forecourt - everything to the right of the orange bollards.
On the photograph above:
- Green outline: Hackspace forecourt area for parking registered vechiles.
- Yellow outline: Hackspace forecourt area for loading, unloading, or working outdoors. This area is not for parking.
- Red outline: This is not our space, please don't use it!
Registering your vehicle to use the Forecourt Area
Before bringing a vehicle onto Hackspace's forecourt area, you MUST:
- Register it with us using the membership portal.
- Accept our Parking Agreement.
Permitted Use of our Forecourt Area
You can use the forecourt area to do some kinds of work to a vehicle, such as electrical work or campervan conversions, but you strictly MUST NOT:
- Weld to a motor vehicle.
- Undertake any work involving motor oils (for example servicing your vehicle).
- Undertake any work that could leave your vehicle disabled on the forecourt for longer than your current visit.
You can bring your campervan onto the forecourt, either for parking while actively using the space, or because you're working on the van itself, but you absolutely must not use the forecourt domestically or for sleeping in your van. Do not use the forecourt as a pleasant place to park your van at times when you're not actively using the space.
If you park on the forecourt, you must take the vehicle with you when you leave Hackspace, even if you're only popping away briefly. You absolutely must not leave a vehicle on the forecourt while you're not physically on the premises yourself.
Please don't charge your electric vehicle (or personal mobility device) using Hackspace's electric supply. This is not a service we offer.
If you intend to use the loading/unloading/working area for a long period, please let others know in advance using the 'Loading Bay Usage' chat on the forum.
The forecourt will be monitored by a parking enforcement company and noncompliance with the Parking Agreement could result in a PCN and also membership sanctions.
Other Nearby Places Where you Must Not Park
There are some places nearby where Hackspace members MUST NOT PARK AT ANY TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT. These are:
- On our neighbour's forecourt (Unit A - left of the orange bollards)
- On the forecourt of South West Joinery (Opposite the Hackspace)
- On the double-yellows in front of the wheely bin (parking here stops the bin being emptied)