This is why double-yellow lines have been painted outside Buckshaw Village's railway station

Lancashire County Council (LCC) carried out the work in and around Ordinance Road, Buckshaw Village, earlier this week, close to Buckshaw Parkway Station - and there’s been a mixed reaction.

The background

Villagers say residential streets have been "blocked and dangerous" since parking charges were introduced at the station in December 2023. Northern Rail introduced pay and display parking fees of £2 a day (now £2.20 for 24 hours), to "discourage overnight parking" and ensure there were enough spaces for rail users.

But concerns have grown regarding increased, inconsiderate on-street parking in surrounding residential area. Speaking to the BBC shortly after the charges were introduced, Faith Marriot described it as a "constant nightmare". She said: “The last straw for me was my son's funeral in January, I wanted the hearse to leave his home but guess what, the cars were blocking the road... I was so upset."

Now, after speaking to locals and councillors, LCC has acted. Peter Bell, Highway Regulation Manager, said: "We have now introduced double yellow lines on Ordnance Road and the station access road after consulting with residents, rail users and other road users who had longstanding concerns about parking in this area.

"These restrictions are designed to improve road safety and address obstruction problems, including concerns about double parking, and we will be closely monitoring their impact."

Reaction

Reaction locally has been mixed, with some people taking to social media to welcome the changes, while others say it will only move the problem onto other residential roads nearby.

Councillor Aidy Riggott has urged people not to park on the yellow lines, stating: “LCC’s Parking Enforcement Team can and will issue tickets.” He said: “Please park with thought and consideration if close to, or in residential areas. Any resident affected by these changes (I’d give it a few days to settle down) please get in touch via DM for quick response or via email for more formal matters.”

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