Double yellow lines 'have ended Walsall parking problems'

Town centre parking problems, including cars left on blind bends, grass verges and a railway bridge, have been ended with introduction of double yellow lines, say council bosses.

Transport chiefs say £1,000 improvements in Portland Street, North Street and parts of Mill Street, Walsall, have worked wonders since February.

Motorists leaving their cars on a blind bend in Portland Street and on the North Street rail bridge, as well as grass verges at the rear of the college, sparked floods of complaints by residents and businesses to Walsall Council.

Transport chief Tom Ansell said newly painted double yellow lines eradicated "dangerous" issues.

He said: "They have solved the problem.

"The residents and businesses who had complained are really pleased.

"It's taken away a hazard that was around that area.

"It's no longer dangerous. Traffic is moving a lot better."

It is believed the problem was caused by Walsall College students parking on roads near to the Wisemore Campus, despite a car park being provided for them.

Councillor Ansell added: "Most people parking there were students and now they are hopefully parking where they should be — at the campus. We haven't been notified that it has caused any problems elsewhere."