RESIDENTS living on Kingshill say they could soon be left without any nearby parking if a proposed double yellow line scheme gets the go-ahead from the council.

A consultation on the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is currently underway with locals that could see the ‘no waiting lines’ be painted at the top end of Bowood Road - an area where many residents from Kingshill park their cars.

A residents’ meeting was held last Thursday in hope of finding a solution between the residents and councillors.

Ray Brewer, 62, who lives in Kingshill but also owns a home in Bowood Road, said while he was glad progress was being made with people responding to the consultation, he feels annoyed that many were not properly informed in the first place.

“A couple of the residents spoke to Coun Dave Woods about the parking issue last year but the first thing we knew about these plans was when we had a letter through the door which was completely against what we wanted,” he said.

“Most of the feedback I’ve had is that residents at the bottom of Bowood Road need the yellow lines but the top of the road it only concerns a few houses but it is still going to affect the amount of parking especially for the houses backing onto Bowood from Kingshill because many park there as there is nowhere else.

“Lots of people have been sending letters in to the council and from the feedback I have had, many feel the same as I do in that we don’t want it.”

Coun Woods (Eastcott, Lib Dem) said despite not being able to attend the residents’ meeting in person, he heard that there was a consensus on a solution of introducing the parking restrictions.

A Swindon Borough Council spokesman added: “The scheme to introduce double yellow lines on Bowood Road was brought forward by local councillors and we carried out an informal consultation with residents to gauge feedback on the proposals.

“The feedback we received was mixed, but we listened to residents’ concerns and have sought to provide a compromise by proposing to halve the amount of double yellow lines in the turning head at the top of Bowood Road.

“Residents would still be able to park there but driveway accesses would be protected if the scheme goes ahead. It has not been formally approved and anyone who wishes to formally comment on the advertised TRO can do so online.”

Changes as part of the plans would include parking restrictions put in place in Dunsford Close, Hillside Way and Sunnyside Avenue.

People have the chance to have their say in the consultation until February 3 by visiting www.swindon.gov.uk/trafficregulationorders