Vehicle waiting restrictions set to be introduced

A series of restrictions on where vehicles can wait is set to be introduced across Lincolnshire.

County councillors have agreed the proposals for Boston, Bourne, Horncastle and Lincoln.

They are aimed at making things easier and safer for schools, deliveries and bin collections.

The plans will now be sent to the council's executive member for highways and transport for approved.

A restriction in Peck Avenue, Boston, would apply outside Staniland Academy between 08:00 and 16:30, from Monday to Friday, and a 24-hour no-waiting rule would be brought in at the junction with Revesby Avenue.

Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership said cars were parking close to the school, which was making moving traffic less visible. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, a school crossing was removed at the academy following concerns for children's safety.

A 24-hour waiting restriction has been proposed for Burghley Street, Bourne, following concerns about on-street parking blocking deliveries from getting to businesses on the street.

Elsewhere, there was support for restrictions in Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, including school-hours restrictions outside St Lawrence School and 24-hour restrictions at the junction with Park Road.

In Lincoln, there was backing for a 24-hour no-waiting rule in Maple Street Beech Street and Elder Street.

It comes in response to concerns from City of Lincoln Council, which said its bin lorries often struggled in the area because of parked vehicles.

A further 24-hour waiting ban has been recommended for Farrington Crescent.

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