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Scepticism over plans to deal with parking issues

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Nick Goodess thinks the proposals could worsen the existing parking problems in the area

Residents in a Nottinghamshire suburb fear new restrictions would not improve parking issues in their area.

A recent county council consultation could lead to tickets and fines being handed out to motorists who park "obstructively" at junctions and street corners in parts of Lady Bay.

Double yellow lines would also be marked in a number of streets which often experience issues due to their proximity to Nottingham Forest's City Ground.

The consultation ran until 7 November and Nottinghamshire County Council will now review any objections and feedback ahead of making a final decision.

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Eddie Brompton, 73, doubts that yellow lines would help the problem

According to the consultation, the double yellow lines would be placed on junctions between Rutland Road and Seymour Road, Julian Road, Chatsworth Road, Gertrude Road, and Pierrepont Road.

Eddie Brompton, who has lived in the area for 37 years, says he does not think yellow lines will be enough to resolve the problem.

Mr Brompton, 73, said: "I live on Melbourne Road nearby, and we have them, but it does not deter people from parking there.

"It seems like a good idea, but the enforcement just isn't there. Nobody takes notice.

"It is dangerous as a pedestrian because cars don't see you."

Nick Goodess lives along Pierrepont Road and says inconsiderate parking is an issue, but fears the restrictions may do more harm than good.

The 46-year-old said: "I do think that when you live in this area, you know that parking will be an issue.

"The issue is, where do all these cars go [on matchdays] if we keep enforcing restrictions? Now that Forest are doing better, more cars are parking in the area."

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Graham Moreland does not think the proposals go far enough

Graham Moreland, 68, thinks the restrictions would not address the bigger problem of parking on matchdays in the area.

"We have to adjust our lives when there's sporting events going on in the city," he said. "The bigger problem of too much on-street parking won't be fixed by this.

"The proposals need to go further. Double yellows will help road safety, but fail to address the bigger problems."

Nottinghamshire County Council said if they were introduced, the restrictions would aim to combat "inconsiderate and obstructive parking" that "causes issues with access and visibility".

"Residents and road users had until 7 November to share their views about the proposals, which will be taken into consideration before making a decision about their implementation," a spokesperson said.

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