- one of those calling for the introduction of permits has claimed. Pippa Cole, of Wellington Street, said parking problems had become worse in her 20 years
- of living in the Fishergate area while resident Lucy Shaw said she feared for her daughter’s safety.
Labour’s Cllr Conrad Whitcroft, who represents the local Fishergate ward, said the current lack of permits had essentially created an area of free parking for visitors to York city centre.
But council traffic officers recommended taking no further action due to a low response rate to their informal consultation with residents which they claimed indicated low levels of support.
It comes as City of York Council’s transport spokesperson Cllr Kate Ravilious backed launching a formal consultation on restrictions despite officers’ recommendations.
The request for the introduction of Resident Priority Parking (ResPark) would see restrictions introduced in Wellington Street, Heslington Road and others close to the Barbican Theatre.
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