Parking issues in residential streets across Beaconsfield have been highlighted by residents in recent weeks with a consultation hoping to alleviate some of the problems.

The second phase of the examination into the town’s roads saw residents in congested streets asked what they thought of the problem, with Beaconsfield Town Council (BTC) planning to look at the results soon.

The consultation specifically looked at Candlemas Mead, Ledborough Wood, Oakdene, Garvin Avenue, Maxwell Road, Wooster Road and Malkin Drive.

Town councillor and Candlemas Mead resident Roy Foster has been work alongside BTC on the consultation and he believes some residents fear for their safety.

He said: “Candlemas Mead is a popular venue for commuters and employees of local businesses, schools and care homes looking for a place to park their cars while they work in the town. But the impact on local residents and families is severe.

“Many residents of Candlemas Mead do not have off-street parking. They rely on the parking spaces outside their homes, but these are all too often occupied by non-residents.

“Cars are often double-parked and parked on pavements, obstructing access for prams and pushchairs and often blocking access to emergency vehicles – sometimes for days at a time.

“Residents fear for their safety and that of their children and there have been numerous incidents of damage to vehicles.”

Once the results of the consultation are examined, the town council hope to address the concerns at a meeting in the middle of February.

Cllr Foster added: “Resident engagement has been strong. While some residents believe the proposals will provide a measure of relief others fear they do not go far enough to protect parking spaces for residents.

“Many believe a comprehensive, Candlemas-Mead-Wide permit-only scheme is needed.

“The consultations have provoked considerable debate among residents who welcome the opportunity of dialogue and will continue campaigning for much-needed improvement.”

The leader of BTC, Cllr Alan Walters, has now told the Bucks Free Press once this current consultation process has finished a third phase will look at parking in Wattleton Road as well as near Beaconsfield High School, The Beaconsfield School and Butlers Court School.

Have you taken part in the consultation or had problems parking in Beaconsfield? You can tell the Bucks Free Press what your thoughts on this issue by emailing andrew.colley@london.newsquest.co.uk