Our petition to introduce 30 minutes of free parking across the borough's high streets and car parks is now live.

The Times Series is petitioning Barnet Borough Council to create new parking rules after shop owners reported a drop in trade.

Each week, we will be bringing you different stories highlighting why we think just half an hour of free parking could dramatically change our high streets for the better.

Parking fees for just half an hour in the borough's car parks can vary from 50p to £1 – and it’s an extra 10p if you are paying by phone.

Sign our petition by clicking here.

For copies of the petition, email aslater@london.newsquest.co.uk