Early success for parking initiative at Cleethorpes school
North East Lincolnshire council is looking to crackdown on parking issues
Last updated 21st Sep 2022
A new CCTV scheme to help tackle problem parking outside a school in Cleethorpes has shown early success
It's after parking near a number of school gates has been causing issues across North East Lincolnshire.
In just seven days - six drivers have been caught for parking illegally or stopping in 'keep clear' markings near to Signhills School.
North East Lincolnshire Council said:
Parking near school gates has been a problem for a number of schools in North East Lincolnshire, so when North East Lincolnshire Council announced earlier this year that they would be installing CCTV cameras and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to stop illegal parking or stopping, local residents and school staff were positive about the move.
During the first two-weeks since the cameras were installed, a grace period has been in place, meaning that any drivers caught out during the first 14 days will receive a warning notice rather than a fine.
Councillor Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for safer and stronger communities at North East Lincolnshire Council, said that he was pleased with the initial results.
âWe put these cameras in ultimately to keep children safe.
It has been clear for a long time that schools are regularly pleading for parents and carers to be responsible when dropping off and picking up their children.
âIâm pleased with the early results of these cameras.
"Theyâre in place primarily to deter anyone from stopping their vehicle in areas near schools and parking illegally."
"This isnât about fining people, itâs about creating safe spaces around our schools."
It's hoped the scheme can be expanded to other schools soon.
There are already plans in place for cameras to go live at Old Clee Primary Academy in Grimsby in the coming weeks,