Police letter over school parking

Local residents and many others may be interested in this letter sent out with this week's School Newsletter:

Dear Parents/Guardians of Audlem St James School.

Over the past weeks we have received a number of complaints from local residents, general road users and pedestrians about vehicles parked around the school area during busy periods in the morning and afternoon.

Parking blocking a private driveway or the pavement is the offence of 'unnecessary obstruction' and vehicles can be issued with a Non- Endorsable Fixed Penalty ticket costing the vehicle owner £30. Worst case scenario is that a vehicle could be towed away at the expense of the owner.

Please remember when parking you must leave room for vehicles to pass. Local residents are concerned that emergency vehicles such as fire and ambulance would struggle to get past on Heathfield Road during the busy periods and that pedestrians have to walk on the road due to blocked pavements.

I understand it can be difficult to find spaces because of the number of vehicles attending at these times. Please just take a few seconds to look where you have parked, making sure you are not committing any offences. This is also for the safety of your children.

We will continue to work with the school to try and resolve any issues. The area will be monitored by local officers but if you have any questions or would like to discuss the matter further please don't hesitate to contact me on the below number.

PCSO 20438 Nick Jarvis
Nantwich Police Station.
Tel: Voicemail: 08454586378.

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