The owner of a Lichfield business is calling for steps to be taken to prevent food delivery drivers and their vehicles congregating on streets in the city centre.
Complaints have been made about groups of workers waiting on Conduit Street outside the McDonald’s branch for orders to come in.
The owner of a nearby business, who did not wish to be named, told Lichfield Live they were disrupting trade and bringing their cars through a restricted pedestrianised area.
“We are annoyed with the drivers arguing and parking in the street outside of McDonald’s and by the side of us the telephone boxes on Market Square.
“They are dragging the city down.
“We get letters from the council if we park by our shop and tickets from wardens if we park, yet these drivers are allowed to?
“It’s not fair and it’s not right.
Lichfield business owner
Cllr David Williams, cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council, said wardens would take action where vehicles were found to be parked illegally in the city centre
“Civil parking enforcement is an important service that helps deter drivers from parking illegally, keeps our streets and roads safe and on the move and is essential for our local economies.
“Lichfield city centre has a range of parking options including a number of short stay parking and on-street spaces.
“Our traffic wardens do patrol on Conduit Street and Market Street on a daily basis and will issue parking tickets to anyone observed parking illegally.
“We would always ask people to park responsibly and to be considerate to other road users and pedestrians. This helps keep our roads safe for everyone.”
Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council
