Solihull Council considers "no parking zones" outside schools.

A CASTLE Bromwich councillor has asked for an investigation into the possibility of creating “no parking zones” in parts of Solihull.
Councillor Ted Richards, the cabinet member for transport and highways, has instructed his officers to examine the options available to tackle inconsiderate parking.
Among the possibilities would be introducing a scheme which has recently been pioneered in Edinburgh, banning drivers from parking in the vicinity of certain schools during peak times of the day.
Coun Richards has been an outspoken critic of parents who block pavements and destroy grass verges when dropping off and collecting their children.
Although officers have said they would have to give careful consideration to whether banning parking in certain areas would simply move the disruption and safety issues elsewhere.
They have also acknowledged that the tough tactics would not be suitable in every part of the borough.
Solihull Council is currently carrying out a wide-reaching review into the problems created by “inconsiderate parking.”
For two years running, a survey by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has identified
the problem as one of the three issues that most annoyed local people.
As part of discussions, councillors heard from Smith’s Wood Sports College, one of several schools which is experiencing problems.
Fed-up residents have frequently got in touch about the congestion in Windward Way on weekday afternoons.
Elsewhere, Councillor Stephen Holt (Green, Smith’s Wood) highlighted the case of Riley Drive – a small cul-de-sac in his ward which had been beset by problems.
In one incident a resident on a mobility scooter had been injured while trying to get past a vehicle parked on the pavement. An ambulance was called but was unable to access the road because of the sheer number of parked cars.
Coun Holt has suggested the road could be the focus for a pilot scheme, in which officers liaise with residents to identify possible solutions.