With debate over parking problems in Marlow as fierce as ever, a raft of residents continue to vent their frustration at inconsiderate drivers.

Last month, the Marlow Free Press reported on comments made by a council roads expert that it is perfectly legal to park on grass verges despite complaints from residents.

Last week, Hawthorne Close residents complained to the council over bin lorries churning up their roadside.

But Marlovians say it is not just the verges under threat, with many motorists choosing to leave their cars blocking pavements in the desperate hunt for a space.

MFP reader Martin Herbert said: "I regularly encounter all types of vehicles bumped up on pavements around Marlow’s residential street - even when the road is wide enough to allow free passage to passing traffic.

"Drivers appear to have no awareness of how inconvenient it is to pedestrians "In my observation, the largest majority of offenders are van drivers, and mothers in 4x4s who bump up on the pavement then head off with their children strapped into buggies.

"There should be a proactive and regular inspection of residential roads and fines issued to stamp out this nuisance - the fines should go some way to help repair the damaged pavements.

"Stop the rot - park on the road or in a car park. Better still, dump the car and walk or cycle."

Thames Valley Police have previously told the Free Press that blocking pavements is not a criminal offence and that the issue has been devolved to Bucks County Council.

But, Transport for Bucks says its parking contractor can only issue tickets in areas without restrictions when a car is obstructing a dropped kerb or driveway.

Residents have taken to social media this week to complain at the scale of the problem, with scores of comments and culprits spotted on Claremont Road, Marefield Road and Queen’s Road.

Marlovians took to social media to complain about the problem.

Carol Lutteman said: "There would be an uproar if us pedestrians walked in the middle of the road at will, but some motorists completely block the path so pedestrians have to walk into the road.

"I always thought the path was for us pedestrians. I don't know what can be done as the police don't have the resources to ticket people."

And Joan Bowles wrote on Facebook: "They should try parking on roads that are for cars, not pavements for pedestrians! What if someone had to get past in a wheelchair or child’s buggy?"

A long awaited joint councils parking review is set to get underway this year after authorities said they wanted to wait from data from new ANPR machines before getting started.