RESIDENTS' lives in parts of Carlisle are being blighted by problem parking, it has been claimed.

Councillor Robert Betton (Botcherby, Independent Group) was speaking during Tuesday's (July 9) meeting of Cumberland Council at the Civic Centre in Carlisle during the time set aside for questions with notice.

His question was taken as read and it was directed to councillor Denise Rollo (Harrington, Labour) who is the portfolio holder for sustainable, resilient and connected places.

In his question he said: "Several years ago, land on Rosehill Industrial Estate, which was owned by Carlisle City Council, was sold.

"Before the sale, this land was used as a car park providing free parking for visitors and employees of the Rosehill Industrial Estate."

He added that the new owners initially offered free car parking, but this was removed following the construction of a new building at the site.

"Since then, residents in the Durranhill area have experienced a significant increase in parking on residential streets," he said.

"This has led to safety concerns regarding vehicles parking on and over driveways, blocking disabled access to homes, and parking on junctions and yellow lines, which obscures the vision of motorists and pedestrians.

"These concerns have been previously reported to Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council. The residents are now requesting a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to make the area residents-only parking.

"Will the portfolio holder please ask Highways to carry out an urgent TRO consultation in the area so we can finally address the residents' concerns and provide them with the solution they need?"

Cllr Rollo agreed there had been a number of complaints from residents but added that double yellow lines had already been introduced as a result.

However, Cllr Betton said he did not accept the answer, because it had been going on for more than six years and added: "They are actually parking outside houses and residents want something to be done."

Cllr Rollo said that the way to get some action was to raise it at the local community panel and she added: "That's what it's there for."