Unfortunately this week I had to feature in a story in the Worcester News concerning the use of residential roads in Ombersley Road.
Some residents had made me aware that they believed the Listers SEAT dealership might have been using neighbouring residential roads as an “overflow” car park.
Residents have expressed safety concerns to me and I believe the business’s actions have caused increased congestion in the area, with a large volume of cars parked along Colin Road and further up into Leslie Avenue.
People living nearby have also told me they struggle to park their cars in the area.
I live just around the corner and use the small Co-op often and there is a danger factor when people are parking on corners or close to the lines near a junction – it is a very congested area, especially before and after school.
I think it is disappointing they are being really inconsiderate (for using the neighbouring roads to park their cars). They need to recognise they are in a residential area and other garages accommodate their fleet.
West Mercia Police and Worcester City Council have tried to solve the issue.
Residents are annoyed because it has been a garage for a long time, and where there used to be an occasional car, there are now many more, so there isn’t anywhere for the residents to park as well. There are clearly too many cars and the site is not big enough to accommodate them
We are seeking to find a resolution to this as quickly as possible.
Go to the Worcester News story HERE
