Council tries to stop people 'parking outside their homes' due to busy bus route

Locals could soon be banned from parking outside their homes after blocking roads for buses. People living on a quiet estate in Preston could be stopped fromparking outside theirown homes after complaints that buses are constantly getting blocked.

Reform UK-run Lancashire County Councilhas drawn up new plans to roll out parking restrictions across several residential roads in the Lea area, aiming to keep key bus routes moving. If approved, double yellow lines will be painted along parts of six side streets just off the busy A5085 Blackpool Road – including Thorntrees Avenue, Thornpark Drive, Hawthorn Crescent, Parkthorn Road, Campion Drive and The Campions.

The council wants to bring in 24/7 waiting bans on tight bends, near junctions and along narrow stretches where parked cars make it tricky for buses to squeeze through.

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A public consultation was running on the proposal and closed on Friday, July 25. Explaining the decision, Lancashire County Council said the scheme aims to “prevent vehicles from parking obstructively and creating problems with bus manoeuvres”.

They added the suggested ban is part of the wider Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP), which is designed to support public transport and ensure “the safe passage and manoeuvring” of local buses.

The proposed changes haven’t gone down well with everyone with some residents worried they’ll be left with nowhere to park. But council bosses insist the move is necessary to improve bus reliability and cut delays caused by inconsiderate parking.

Full details of the plans are available on the Lancashire County Council website. Anyone wanting to respond to the consultation must email tro-consultation@lancashire.gov.uk, quoting LSG4\894.20589\AFR by the deadline.