Thanks to everyone for sharing their comment concrns and possible solutions to the school run issue in Derwent Drive. I will be discussing this in more detail with the Council this week and will feedback shortly afterwards. In the meantime if you have a view on this issue please let me know.

 I am amazed by the number of people who have raised the issue of traffic safety and parking in Derwent Drive. I took a look for myself and it is clear that residents are having to put up with a lot of problems.

Interestingly many of the problems occur at school times as there is not enough room for all the parents dropping off and picking up from the local School. But strangely the yellow lines which are supposed to stop these problems are actually ust penalising the residents who are generally not causing the problem.

A number of solutions have been put to me including one way systems, new bays and new school travel plans. One thing is clear, a co-ordinated approach will be necessary. I am polling residents and asking for their views. Please get in touch if you have any ideas.

 It seems that the Verge on Orchard Avenue is constantly being chewed up by cars, but it is also apparent that this problem is linked to both the school run issue and also building works at the Priory School. Once the work is completed we will see if we can find a solution between the Council and the School to make this area cleaner for residents.