Pledge on wardens in bid to tackle uni parking chaos
TRAFFIC wardens will be targeting streets surrounding Edge Hill University, as students begin to return to Ormskirk.
Traditionally in September and October, there have been parking issues as new students struggle to find somewhere to park.
Last month, a concerned councillor raised the issue with Lancashire County Council parking enforcement.
The authority have now confirmed to Cllr Adrian Owens that they will be concentrating on this issue on several roads surrounding the university.
Transport portfolio holder, Cllr John Fillis, said: “The parking services team have confirmed that the locations identified by Lancashire police are areas that they will be visiting in September and October, during the start of the academic year.
“Our officers have regularly visited these locations in previous years and will continue to do so.
“I can confirm that our officers will concent-rate on the areas of Scarth Hill Lane, St Helens Road and Ruff Lane.
“Our normal enforcement levels within the West Lancashire area will be increased during this time, but exact times and locations cannot be agreed in advance, as the officers will also be covering the regular patrols during this period.
“The locations identified will be patrolled on a regular basis during this time.”