GMP urge Horwich residents and visitors to park responsibly

GMP Bolton shared on social media their Bolton West team had to issue a number of traffic offence reports yesterday, Saturday, February 7.

The post said the reports were issued for poor parking in the Horwich area, and police tend to see this increase in this type of parking at weekends and on match days.

Photos shared along with the post show cars parked along pavements.

They are working with residents, councillors and Bolton Wanderers in the community to tackle the issue (Image: GMP Bolton)

They asked residents and visitors to the area to park safely and ensure they are not blocking pavements, driveways or parking on junctions.

The post read: “HORWICH – The Bolton West team have today had to issue a number of traffic offence reports for poor parking in the Horwich area.

“We see an increase in this type of parking at weekends and on match days. The Bolton West team works with our residents, councillors and Bolton Wanderers in the community to tackle the issue of unsafe parking.

“We urge residents and visitors to the area to park responsibly, not blocking pavements, driveways or parking on junctions.”