From 'Concerned':-

IN REPLY to Jim O'Neil's letter (Mailbox, September 29) concerning parking on the pavement, I, too, have noticed a marked increase in this practice.

I 'phoned the Borough Engineer's Department, Traffic Management Division, and they confirmed that it is illegal.

I am very concerned about the danger this practice causes, especially to anyone pushing a pram or wheelchair. I also wonder what it costs for repairs to pavements - and compensation to people who trip on them - and who pays the bill?

Certainly not the motorists who cause the damage.

Name and address supplied.

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