Today we had a visit from the police.  They had come to ask us to let parents know that there have been complaints from local residents, who have not been able to get out of their driveways as school/nursery parents have parked over the exits to their homes.

Parking around our school is a nightmare – it has recently become worse as the council have introduced a parking charge in local car parks, and this has driven commuters to park around the school, as it is within walking distance of the station.  This further reduces the amount of space there is around the school for parents and carers to park at drop off and pick up times.  Police are going to be patrolling the area around the school at these times and will book anyone who blocks driveways or parks on zig zags and double yellow lines.

It is very difficult to see how we can improve this situation, without more people just walking to school.  We can all appreciate that this is not always an option, but would ask you to consider parking further round Hillhead Street and walking back down to nursery, as there are generally more spaces there.  The streets around our school were never designed to take the amount of traffic they now have.  If you have to bring your car to nursery, please park considerately and legally – getting a parking ticket is never a good way to start a busy day!!!  Many thanks!!