Residents in Norwich, Norfolk are expressing their frustration with customers of The Whiffler, a Wetherspoon pub, who park across driveways and on pavement verges, causing inconvenience and chaos in the area. This problem has escalated since the pub converted up to 20 parking spaces into a seating area during the Covid-19 pandemic to comply with social distancing guidelines. The outdoor area was a hit among patrons, prompting Wetherspoon to make it a permanent fixture. However, local residents argue that customers continue to choose street parking, even when spaces are available at the pub, resulting in blocked driveways and limited maneuverability. The situation has become so untenable that hairdresser Georgia Watson and publishing company director Stephen Moore have both encountered difficulties accessing their respective properties due to negligent parking by pub-goers.
Stephen Moore claims that the situation has become incredibly annoying and frustrating, stating that he often finds himself unable to park in his own driveway due to cars parked all the way up the road. He expected the outdoor seating area to be temporary, but it has now become a permanent feature, reducing parking spaces significantly. Tory councillor Lacey Douglass even sold her childhood home opposite The Whiffler due to constant issues with blocked-in parking. Archana Rani, who works at Subway nearby, emphasizes the importance of customers utilizing the provided parking spaces. Residents have reached a point where they are resorting to downloading and printing fake parking tickets to deter ill-parked vehicles.
Local representatives, including Lacey Douglass and councillor Simon Jones, are planning a meeting with residents to address this major concern. They stress that the parking situation not only creates inconvenience but also jeopardizes public safety, making it difficult for drivers to turn into neighboring roads and for pedestrians, particularly elderly residents, to walk on the pavement. Wetherspoon has erected signs requesting considerate parking and urging customers to use the provided car parks to prevent obstruction of pavements and access to properties.
Residents are hopeful that a solution can be found through continued dialogue with the pub. However, frustrations remain as the congestion worsens due to increased traffic from roadworks in the area and the interference of seagulls attracted by the outdoor seating area. Ultimately, residents wish to resolve this community problem and restore peace and ease in their neighborhood.
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