Conservative Councillor Hari Om is set to present a petition at the next Full Council meeting (14 May), calling for increased funding for parking enforcement officers following growing frustration from residents over illegal parking and a lack of consistent enforcement across West Bridgford.
The petition, which has already gathered more than 110 signatures, highlights ongoing concerns about vehicles parking illegally on double yellow lines along Wilford Lane and surrounding streets, with residents warning that the issue is creating serious safety risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.
Residents have reported repeated incidents of vehicles obstructing pavements, forcing parents with pushchairs, wheelchair users, and other pedestrians into the road. Concerns have also been raised about reduced visibility at junctions and crossings, particularly during busy school-run periods and peak traffic times.
Cllr Hari Om ( Compton Acres ward ) says the issue is no longer simply about inconsiderate parking, but about community safety and ensuring that traffic restrictions are properly enforced.
Speaking ahead of the Full Council meeting, Cllr Om said:
“Residents are rightly frustrated that illegal parking continues day after day with little visible enforcement. Double yellow lines exist for a reason — to keep roads safe, maintain visibility, and ensure pavements remain accessible for everyone.
“Too often, people feel that repeated reports go unanswered, which undermines confidence in the system and encourages further offences.
“This petition is about protecting pedestrians, improving safety for vulnerable road users, and ensuring that the rules are applied fairly and consistently across our communities.”
The petition calls on Nottinghamshire County Council to allocate additional funding for parking enforcement officers, arguing that current enforcement levels are insufficient to deal with persistent problem areas.
Supporters say stronger enforcement would deliver a number of wider community benefits, including improving road safety, reducing dangerous obstruction at junctions, protecting pavement access for disabled residents and families, and discouraging repeat offending through a more visible enforcement presence.
Residents backing the petition also argue that better parking enforcement would help restore fairness for motorists who follow the rules, while improving the overall environment and safety of residential streets.
Cllr Om will formally present the petition at Full Council, urging the authority to recognise the scale of residents’ concerns and take action to provide the resources needed for consistent enforcement across the area.
