We know from speaking to residents on Smith Street that there has been a real issue with  cars parked outside their homes, particularly on Saturdays, for a long time. Your local Labour Team has been working to resolve this for some time.

Councillor Craig Gamble Pugh, who sits on the Transport Policy Committee, has been arguing for a policy change so that a formal statutory consultation can take place on a suitable scheme. A resident parking scheme could then be considered at  committee.

Bridget Kelly, local traffic and road safety campaigner said “I have felt frustrated at how slow this process is taking, as I am sure you are.”

“I have therefore set up a petition that I will take to council, demanding that this process happens quicker, lest we go into further delay and lack of action. We know that there have been other petitions and surveys, but I hope that by doing this we can speed up the process.”