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Joel Moore

'It's dangerous for our children' - Uproar over Keyworth parking issues

Keyworth residents have demanded action as they continue to face problems with parking, with one local saying it's "dangerous for our children".

People living and working in the Nottinghamshire village voiced their concerns over parents of pupils at nearby South Wolds Academy parking out on the street.

It follows previously documented anger surrounding the issue.

Nottinghamshire County Council urged those taking their children to school to "consider their travel options".

"It's mainly around school time," said a 76-year-old Keyworth resident, who works part time at Nottingham Trent University.

"When you're coming out the junction in your car and turning left you can't see people - they shouldn't be parking here.

"There's a lack of parking, they need to relocate the school actually. Parents park out on the street, people just don't think. It's dangerous for our children, they dash out across the road to see their friends.

"There's not enough parking at the school, and they're building other developments around the village."

Jim Blood, of Widmerpool, added: "I've never had any parking problems and I come here two or three times a week."

In some instances, residents of the village have taken matters into their own hands, with a post on the community Facebook page claiming letters had been placed on cars saying 'you can't park here'.

Plans have been submitted for an additional two storey classroom block at the school, however proposals for more parking spaces have not been submitted.

Rob Inglis, councillor for Keyworth and Wolds who wrote an objection to the proposal, said the academy is "woefully short" of the spaces.

"The proposed parking provision is essential to this application and without it I must object until those plans for a suitable car park are submitted and approved," he said.

"The Academy is woefully short of designated car parking spaces resulting in highway issues on the roads surrounding it perimeter, affecting residents and shoppers."

Gary Wood, head of transport and highways at the county council, said:

“We would encourage those travelling to school to consider their travel options. The County Council has a range of information available to help with planning at Nottinghamshire County Council How would you like to travel today? . Obstructive parking is an offence which is enforced by Nottinghamshire Police.”

“If residents do wish to wish to request yellow or white lines, they can do so through our website nottinghamshire.gov.uk or by calling 0300 500 8080.

“Parking and waiting restrictions provided by lines on the road can help to solve some problems but are not always the answer as they can just move the problem elsewhere, so our assessment of each site needs to consider the different needs of all road users.”

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