I AM pleased that The Press of January 21 highlighted my petition to tackle dangerous parking on Heslington Lane opposite Fulford Golf Club. In just a week the petition has received nearly 300 signatures.

Local residents and club members have reported to me accidents and many near misses as cars park along the road.

Incidents have occurred as cars and bikes try to manoeuvre round the row of parked vehicles into oncoming traffic. Cars are also parking on the footpath and blocking the way for pedestrians.

Joint action is needed between City of York Council and the University of York to tackle this and ensure that problems do not spill over into neighbouring streets.

The issue has been raised with the council, but so far nothing has been done. Action is needed now before there is a serious accident.

I hope readers will consider signing the petition.

Cllr Keith Aspden, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Fulford, Heath Moor Drive, Fulford, York.