'I was disheartened to hear the rancour of local residents'
I READ your article regarding car parking on Spetchley Road.
I am a resident on the Spetchley estate and I was disheartened to hear the rancour of local residents.
Whatever happened to living in community with one another and understanding other people's needs?
Doubtless the same people who are complaining drive their cars and park in places which inconvenience or annoy others.
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Councillor Elaine Willmore, in her letter to residents, very helpfully outlined the powers that they have and things that the council could and couldn't do.
I am not saying that there is not a problem at school run times and there are safety concerns.
However, there are more important things in the world than someone parking across my drive for 10 minutes to pick up their children.
Yes, we should encourage walking to school as an option but we are in a car culture.
So, complaining neighbours, try walking a mile in other people's shoes.
See the stress that they may be under with work and school and all the other things life throws at us.
And maybe do yourself some good, especially your blood pressure, by not sweating the small stuff.
Rev David Southall
Worcester
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