Plans to tackle parking ‘chaos’ on Heslington Lane were formally approved tonight following a long-running campaign by Liberal Democrat Councillor Keith Aspden.

 Problems have occurred after parking opposite Fulford Golf Club means cars and bikes are having to manoeuvre around a line of vehicles into oncoming traffic. Residents say the situation has been putting people in danger. Cllr Aspden organised a petition on the issue earlier this year which was eventually signed by nearly 600 people.

His campaign led council officers to bring forward proposals to install double-yellow lines along parts of Heslington Lane and Broadway. The plan was backed by residents during a consultation over the summer and was formally approved tonight by the Executive Member for Transport and Planning.

The University of York is earmarked to fund the proposals which will cost £2,000-£3,000 and work is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
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