Worcestershire County Councillors will this week debate a motion to introduce a Healthcare Worker Parking Permit scheme, following a long-running campaign by Worcester City Councillor Sarah Murray (Lib Dem, St Nicholas).
The motion will be debated at the Full Council meeting on Thursday 11 September.
Over 440 residents have signed a petition backing the scheme, with nurses and healthcare staff describing the daily struggle of parking while delivering essential care in the community. Testimony includes reports of fines received while attending patients, and the risks of walking long distances with heavy equipment — sometimes at night, sometimes to end-of-life patients.
Cllr Sarah Murray said:
“Healthcare workers should not be punished for delivering care in our communities. I hope councillors across the chamber will back this motion on Thursday.”
The motion will be proposed by Cllr Mel Allcott (Lib Dem, Worcester), with Debbie Handley, a local nursing manager, attending to address councillors directly.
