Pavement parking allowed by half of councils in England
Half of all councils in England currently permit pavement parking, a practice that disability advocates argue creates significant accessibility barriers. While councils cite the need to manage parking on narrow streets, residents and charities are calling for stricter regulations to protect pedestrians.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Emily Unia & Jonathan Fagg England Data Unit BBC Councils have said pavement parking can be necessary, particularly on older and more narrow streets Half of all councils in England actively encourage parking on pavements through marked bays or signage, BBC research has found.
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