Residents told to find alternative parking for 5 days amid roadworks

The disruption comes due to electricity works on a cul-de-sac in Woodsetton, where residents have been asked to move their vehicles for the duration of the works.

The residents of Littleworth Avenue have been asked to park elsewhere between September 21 to September 25.

Councillor for Woodsetton Marco Longhi said: "Residents are being asked to find alternative parking for five days in a cul-de-sac."

"That is a significant burden, particularly for elderly or unwell residents, people attending regular medical appointments and those who need to keep work vehicles at home."

The letter sent from National Grid to residents alerting them to find alternative parking amid essential works. (Image: Supplied)

Some locals raised the potential issues that could arise with charging electric cars as well as the uncertainty of residents car's being out of sight. 

"I have been pressing Dudley Council officers to become involved because the Council is the Highway Authority."

"It should not simply accept arrangements that place an unreasonable burden on residents without asking whether a better solution is possible" added the Councillor.

We reached out to Dudley Council for their view on the situation, but they are yet to respond.

Mr Longhi also raised concerns about the approach taken by National Grid.

He said: "Plating a trench is standard practice and to me National Grid are trying to do the job 'on the cheap' - irrespective of inconvenience caused."

In response a National Grid Electricity Distribution spokesperson said: "The road closure is necessary to ensure cable-laying to provide a new customer connection can be carried out safely, due to the narrowness of the avenue."

“We understand the impact of this work will be frustrating and have been liaising closely with the highways authority to minimise this."

“We are aiming to complete the works as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience they cause” added the spokesperson.