Is it time for action to stop pavement parking?

THREE out of four councillors want tougher action on pavement parking, a survey has suggested.

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The charity Guide Dogs, which commissioned the research, called for the practice to be banned across the UK.

London and Scotland are the only parts of the UK where pavement parking is banned.

In 2020, the Conservative government consulted on proposals to give councils in the rest of England the power to prohibit pavement parking, but no policy change happened.

The Labour Government said it has “commissioned new research” and will “update as soon as possible.”

A YouGov survey of 615 UK councillors indicated 74% of those in areas without a clear law supported the call to introduce new powers.

More than eight out of 10 (84%) respondents said pavement parking creates safety risks for pedestrians, while 51% think current methods of tackling the issue are impractical.