PROPOSALS have been put forward to stop motorists waiting at any time at a Wombwell industrial estate following concerns from a local firm.

Valley Park Industrial Estate, located on Newlands Way and Meadowgate, is home to a number of business and commercial units.

Some have on-site parking available for staff and visitors but the council believe there is currently an issue with off-street parking.

A report, which details proposals of a ‘no waiting at any time’ restriction, says that all of Newlands Way and parts of Meadowgate will be impacted by the scheme.

It states: “Motorists continue to park on both sides of the carriageway.

“As a result, these parked vehicles are causing problems for heavy goods vehicles accessing/existing the business units when making turning manoeuvres.

“Indiscriminate parking on both Newlands Way and Meadowgate is forcing motorists into the opposing carriageway to manoeuvre past parked vehicles, creating the potential for vehicle conflict with oncoming traffic.

“Additionally, vehicles park on the footways resulting in obstructions to pedestrians.”

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It comes after Cranswick Foods aired their concerns to council bosses.

Coun James Higginbottom, who represents the Wombwell ward, told the Chronicle: “Following feedback from businesses on Valley Park Industrial Estate, our traffic team has been working on a scheme to address indiscriminate parking on the surrounding roads and ensure safe access can be maintained at all times.

“That scheme is now subject to formal legal consultation so that residents and businesses can have their say on the proposed restrictions.

“These will then be considered by cabinet before a final decision on the scheme is taken.”

Anyone wishing to object to the scheme should contact the council no later than November 8.