Parking in Derry: Could permit scheme help local residents?

Adrian Kelly, from the Glen Development Initiative, said there was mounting frustration there, too, over parking and many people were asking about a permit scheme.

“We hear the term wacky races, with people going out of their spaces in the morning and then trying to get back at lunchtime or later in the evening,” he said.

“But we are waiting on the minister to evaluate the scheme at Rugby Road to see the impact on residential parking. It is probably one part of the solution but it is not the complete answer.”

Meanwhile PSNI Insp Michael Gahan urged drivers to be “considerate of residents” when parking and not to park on pavements.

“We understand people want to park where it’s convenient for them but, as with all parking, this must be done in a safe and legal way.”