A frustrated resident who says ambulances cannot access his road due to inconsiderate parking says action must be taken on the stretch.

Don Morley lives on Foxes Piece in Marlow, and says that most days he sees drivers leave their cars on both sides of the narrow road.

After flagging up the problem to the authorities, Bucks Fire and Rescue has publicly backed his calls for motorists to heed the dangers.

The recovery truck driver, who has lived on the stretch for 15 years, says quite often he cannot get his vehicle out onto the main road.

And he says the council needs to listen and take action at the busy spot, which also has Foxes Piece School nearby.

He said: "Often I’ve got no chance of getting my truck down to where I live, let alone an emergency vehicle during a callout.

"We’ve had ambulances that have had to turn around and come in at the other end of the street.

"I’ve phoned the police before because I couldn’t get my truck around the corner.

"It just shows what we have to face down here.

"A lot of people who park there work in the offices nearby or people going into town. All they have to do is put double yellow lines there, it would solve a hell of a lot of issues.

"People have got to stop it. I’ve not got a problem with people parking there, as long as they’re considerate."

Bucks Fire and Rescue has supported Mr Morley's call for action, and said it would contact Marlow firefighters try to help him find a solution.

Spokesman Fraser Pearson said: "We have produced a series of temporary signs to explain to people that emergency service vehicles need clearance of at least 10ft in order to get through.

"We mount these signs on lamppost columns, above head height, for a week or two.

"Firefighters also visit specific locations, at different times of day and night, that are drawn to their attention. They then distribute leaflets in areas where inconsiderate parking is causing difficulties."

Transport for Buckighamshire said the have been no recent requests for any restrictions or enforcement in Foxes Piece and has not plans to introduce measures there.

Spokesman Dan Elworthy said: "Residents wishing to investigate having waiting restrictions introduced are encouraged to contact their local county council member to discuss parking enforcement options available.

"In the meantime, the police are responsible for the enforcement of obstructions or dangerous parking where no formal restrictions apply."

It is hoped that a town-wide parking survey, due to start this year as a joint effort by county, district and town councils, will identify the pinch points and offer solutions to Marlovians' growing unrest over parking issues.