A strongly worded letter has been sent to the Chief Executive of Iceland Foods Ltd yesterday (Thursday 10 August) raising safety concerns after a driver was pictured in a Fire Services only exclusion zone outside flats in Tilbury.
Leader of the Council, Cllr Rob Gledhill said: “I was appalled when I saw the picture.
“The driver is clearly in a prohibited zone – demonstrated by the fact that there are signs up and yellow markings not to mention the fire engine parked next to the van.
“I can only assume that the driver had no consideration to the fire risk he was presenting to save himself a slightly longer walk.
“It is completely unacceptable and I’m calling for Iceland to make a public apology to those residents and to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.”
He added: “Council officers have also been reminded to advise residents and visitors that they cannot park in these areas for any length of time or for any reason. As the large yellow hatched area isn’t sufficient warning for some, we will be putting up further signage as well as regular visits from our parking enforcement team to leave penalty notices on those who still don’t get the message.”
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Maybe a quiet word with the local shop over a stupid mistake rather than try a get someone the sack would be more appropriate? If this is the line our councillors are taking then maybe they need to send themselves a strongly worded letter over people parking on pavements so that parents with Prams and children have to walk into oncoming traffic to get past?