7 days ago
Council forced to repaint wonky yellow lines
Council contractors have been forced to repaint double yellow lines in a village because the first attempt was too wonky.
Lines added in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, just before the start of the summer holidays to stop visitors parking irresponsibly have been mocked by locals for their crooked appearance.
Some lines have been painted across residents' drives while one appears to have painted over the section outside their property.
One man out walking his pet said: 'They must have been p----d when they painted them.'
Nick Eastwell, chairman of Old Hunstanton Parish Council, says that villagers were pleased by the idea of new parking restrictions, after the narrow streets were besieged by visitors.
He claims that the holiday-goers were trying to duck the £10 a day charge in the nearby Cliff Top car park and inconveniencing locals in the process.
'Lines will be redone as a matter of urgency'
But he admits the work was not up to standard.
He said: 'NCC Highways have readily acknowledged that their sub-contractor has done a very poor job lining Sea Lane and Waterworks Road. They confirmed that the lines will be redone as a matter of urgency.
'I think the first stab in those two roads did not enhance the look of the village.'
A county council spokesman said: 'Unfortunately the double yellow lines at Old Hunstanton have not been installed to Norfolk County Council's specification or standards.
'Accordingly, we have requested the contractor to undertake remedial works as a matter of urgency. This work will be undertaken at no cost to Norfolk County Council.'
