MR Lamb wrote about the problems being experienced at Monks Cross caused by inconsiderate parking.

This situation applies not just in the Monks Cross area but also along large stretches of Jockey Lane.

I reassure him, and the residents of Huntington, that yellow lines will be introduced as soon as possible.

The reason they are not yet down is that, before any action can be taken, a legal process has to be followed.

Firstly, a report has to be compiled and sent to the relevant planning sub-committee.

Having overcome that hurdle, a traffic regulation order is issued and a period of consultation takes place to allow all interested to comment.

Once that consultation has taken place the results are analysed and, if it is then decided to proceed, the restrictions can be put in place.

Because of the complexity of the Monks Cross Drive problems, and the new developments proposed in that area, negotiations have been taking place, especially with Norwich Union, about their green travel plan, the introduction of the new Park and Ride service and the shuttle service for Monks Cross.

All major developments, and associated car parking, are built within the limits set by the council. The intention of the council's policy is to reduce the dependence on the car to get to work.

The new Park and Ride service is a prime example of putting this into action.

I am acutely aware of the poor parking by some irresponsible car owners who feel unable to park a little further away and then walk an extra 50 metres thereby making the area safer for other road users.

A sad situation.

Coun Keith Hyman,

The Old Village,

Huntington, York.

Updated: 11:07 Tuesday, September 07, 2004