ANGRY Sedgley residents are calling for parking restrictions to be installed on Catholic Lane as inconsiderate motorists continue to make their lives a misery.

The residents have been plagued by parents who block their driveways and park inappropriately while attending St Chad's Primary School.

Their complaints have been taken up by West Midland MEP and Sedgley ward councillor Bill Etheridge, who conducted a survey amongst residents.

The response showed clear support for double yellow lines to be applied along the lane, in addition to a 20 mph speed limit.

One resident Carole Barker said: "Getting in and out of our driveways during school time is now becoming a real problem.

"Parents park on both sides of the road, making it difficult to get through and they also park on the zig-zag lines even though they not supposed to.

"Some even park on driveways. If you complain or say anything, they become quite abusive, despite the fact children are there."

She continued: "Because it's a catholic school, most of the parents don't live locally, so I understand they have to use their cars.

"However, there is a car park at Pens Park, which is about a five minute walk away, but they won't use that. They try and park as close to the school as possible.

"The school is well aware of the problem, but don't seem to want to do anything about it."

Cllr Etheridge added: "There was a tremendous response to the survey and I want to thank residents for their feedback.

"Parking on pavements is a major issue as is the blocking of resident's driveways.

"One response to the survey went so far to say that street parking was making it a complete nightmare to live on Catholic Lane.

"I agree it can be a nightmare when all the cars are parked down there and it's quite dangerous at times as it wasn't designed for heavy traffic.

"It is clear that action is needed to tackle these ongoing problems.

"However the school does have some social responsibility themselves to try and make things work better and the people parking there have to show a degree of consideration."

St Chad's headteacher Sharon Mason told the News: "I would fully support the introduction of double yellow lines.

"I always tell parents in my school newsletter to park legally and with consideration to our residents.

"If any residents see a vehicle that is parked illegally, they should take the number and contact the police as I have no jurisdiction with what takes place on the road."