Claims Listers SEAT Worcester using roads as overflow site

There are claims Listers SEAT Worcester in Ombersley Road has used residential roads in Northwick as an overflow for its forecourt.

Residents have expressed safety concerns to Councillor Mel Allcott who said the business's actions have caused increased congestion in the area, especially during the school run.

People living nearby also struggle to park their cars in the area.

There is no evidence to suggest the cars are parked illegally on the road.

An alleged Listers SEAT Worcester car parked on Colin Road. (Image: Newsquest) "I live just around the corner and use the small Co-op often," said Cllr Allcott.

"There is a danger factor when people are parking on corners or close to the lines near a junction - it is a very congested area, especially before and after school.

"I think it is disappointing they are being really inconsiderate (for using the neighbouring roads to park their cars).

"They need to recognise they are in a residential area and other garages accommodate their fleet."

Another alleged Listers SEAT Worcester car parked on Colin Road. (Image: Newsquest) Listers SEAT Worcester has declined to comment.

Cllr Allcott added West Mercia Police and Worcester City Council have tried to solve the issue. 

She added Worcester City Council has issued parking tickets in the area over illegally parked cars, but could not confirm if it was to residents, businesses or both.

"Residents have raised safety concerns mostly due to the large volume of cars that parked along essentially Colin Road and further up into Leslie Avenue," Cllr Allcott added.

"Residents are annoyed because it has been a garage for a long time, and where there used to be an occasional car, there are now many more.

"So there isn't anywhere for the residents to park as well. 

"There are clearly too many cars on the site, and the site is not big enough to accommodate them."

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said parking enforcement is the local authority's responsibility.