COUNCIL chiefs have launched a clampdown on illegal parking in the heart of the city following a spate of complaints from residents.
Civil enforcement officers are stepping up evening street patrols in a bid to crack down on illegal parking.
The patrols have been stepped up following complaints from residents who are being encouraged to alert the parking team to areas where there is a problem.
On just one evening last month, 41 £70 fines were handed out to motorists who were parked illegally after 6pm. The Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) were issued for a variety of offences.
Complaints of illegal parking include places such as disabled bays, taxi ranks, the King Street bus stand and the St John’s area. People have also complained about food delivery drivers parking badly.
