Time flies when you have a car that needs a resident sticker for onstreet parking on the Eastern Hill of Manly. Twelve months since the new system was introduced and we are now reminded to reapply for the resident parking stickers. In person customer service is closed so good luck on the council’s digital application system.

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/services/parking/manly-parking-permit-scheme/residential-parking-permit

Here are some tips for online applications:

1. Apply on a laptop or computer rather than a smartphone.
2. Ensure you have digital copies of all the required documentation ready prior to submitting your application. Download them from emails or your online accounts and save to the device you are using to apply on. If you have hard copies, take a good quality photo on your phone and save it to the device you are using to apply on.
3. The “rateable status” of some properties (mixed business/residential building, company title, community title, dual occupancy or non-strata) may mean you are unable to apply online. If your address is not appearing in the online system, please use the application form on the Forum website and email it along with supporting documentation to manlyparkingpermits@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Council has helpfully installed signs around the place, including in front of the East Esplanade to Ashburner pedestrian crossing, so that you can see it before any pedestrians.