More than 70 Walsall roads to get parking changes in revamp

More than 50 roads across the borough are due to get new double yellow lines in a bid to stop dangerous parking, improve safety and boost traffic flow.

Dozens more will see changes to existing restrictions.

Steps are being taken to try and improve parking close to the new £4.5 million Pelsall Village Centre, built-up streets in The Butts and around several schools in the borough. A legal order about the new restrictions has been published by Walsall Council.

The changes are being considered following 'a number of requests' for changes to parking restrictions and for new measures.

All of these have been investigated by traffic officers.

Councillor Anthony Harris, interim portfolio holder for transport, said: "Double yellow lines are put in place when residents or councillors raise concerns with us or from our own observations."

Double yellow lines are planned for Noose Lane close to Fibbersley Park Primary School in Willenhall and Darlaston Lane near to St Thomas More School, also in Willenhall.

Darlaston South councillor Doug James said today: "I'm really delighted they're putting yellow lines outside St Thomas More School.

"There had been cars parking outside the school and blocking the driveways, which had been causing considerable concern for safety."

The proposals also include new parking bays in Butts Road close to its junction with Eastbourne Street and Westbourne Street.

It is hoped the move will provide quick turnover of spaces for people using shops, while double yellow lines are also set to be added.

In Pelsall, sections of double yellow lines as well as waiting restrictions and a blue badge holder only parking bay are planned for High Street and Old Town.

The traffic plan is out to consultation and objections in writing can be sent to the head of democratic services, Walsall Council, Lichfield Street, Walsall by this Friday.