There has been outrage over cars being parked 'dangerously' on streets in Leigh. Police said that 'inconsiderate' drivers had caused residents to complain after driveways were blocked and cars were left dumped on street corners.
Several drivers were handed tickets after the parking problems were reported, close to Leigh Sports Village. Police said many of the vehicles had been causing an obstruction or 'posing danger to pedestrians'.
Greater Manchester Police went on to share photos of the badly parked cars, some of which had been left on bends or at junctions, as they confirmed they would continue to monitor the problem. Residents shared their frustration at the scale of the problem during games and events at the sports village. On Sunday (January 15) Manchester United Women's team played Liverpool, prompting the heavy congestion on nearby streets.
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GMP Leigh posted: "Following complaints from residents, several tickets have been issued to vehicles parked on the streets surrounding Leigh Sports Village, Leigh. Vehicles parked in an inconsiderate manner and causing an obstruction or posing a danger to pedestrians have been issued Traffic Offence Reports.
"Please be considerate to residents, pedestrians and other road users and park safely. When parking, please make sure that you don't block a driveway and make sure to leave sufficient room at junctions and on pavement's for wheelchairs, pushchairs, mobility scooters and pedestrians to pass by without issue. We will continue to monitor the area and issue traffic offence reports to those who can't park responsibly."
One resident commented: "The cars were blocking people's driveways and there was nowhere for residents to park. The chances are the majority of people parking their cars like this will be from out of town."
As another wrote: "It would help if it was permit holders only!! Ridiculous I can't park near my house when anything is on at Leigh Sports Village."
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