A councillor has said that he is 'surprised' by the 'negative' reaction to a new 'No Football Parking' sign that was delivered to a street in Kidderminster amid matchday parking concerns.
The new sign was delivered to Kent Close, which is located within walking distance of Kidderminster Harriers' Aggborough Stadium, by Cllr Nathan Desmond (Conservative, Foley Park & Hoobrook).
The new sign has been funded from Cllr Desmond's Wyre Forest District Council Community Leadership Fund.
According to Cllr Desmond, the new sign was delivered at the request of concerned residents and aims to encourage motorists to park 'respectfully'.
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After the sign was delivered, residents and Harriers supporters took to social media to share their opinions, with many questioning the need for a new sign.
Brian Charlton Creech said: "If they don't block driveways, it shouldn't be a problem."
Dan Mason said: "As someone who mainly has to drive to Aggborough on a match day, this is adding to the increasing frustration of ever more limited parking options near the ground.
"So long as driveways are not being blocked - and the vehicle is taxed/MOT-ed, etc. what is the issue?"
Stuart Walstrom added: "The football ground was there long before the residents. I don’t see any issues, and I’m right by it."
Following these responses from residents and football fans, Cllr Desmond said he has been 'surprised' by the 'negative' reaction to the sign.
Speaking to the Kidderminster Shuttle, he said: "I was surprised and taken aback by the negativity on social media about the parking sign.
"Since 2009, I have represented the Aggborough and Hoobrook area either at county level or at district level, and I have, as well as other local councillors, supplied football signs to local residents who have requested them for the best part of the last 15 years.
"These are on the road close to the Aggborough Stadium, such as Griffin Avenue, Oakhill Avenue, Vicarage Crescent, and Primrose Way.
"The key point is, nobody is saying that it is illegal for Harriers fans to park on a footpath where there are no double yellow lines.
"I'm not saying that, and the residents are not saying that. It is perfectly legal to do what several fans have been doing.
"The issue is that over the years, parking has blocked drives, and this has caused anguish to local residents.
"I understand that Harriers fans have to park somewhere, but they just have to park respectfully and responsibly."
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