People living a stone's throw away from The Forest Recreation Ground have provided a snapshot of the 'nightmare' parking situation they face during Goose Fair. Residents of Noel Street, Bentinck Road and Maples Street, between Hyson Green and Forest Fields, say parking spaces are being taken by 'selfish' visitors to the popular annual event which has returned after a three-year absence due to the pandemic.
The city council said a traffic regulation order was in place every year for the fair which gives the authority the power to enforce parking restrictions on streets in the area. Dozens of fines have already been issued since the fair returned on Friday (September 30).
Residents like Neil Kirkpatrick, who is 54 and lives nearby, described the situation on the nearby residential streets. He said: "It's been a nightmare. It's like a flashback to when we used to have it before the coronavirus stuff kicked off.
