We have the same issue here too, elderly and disabled folk having to park furthest away from their homes.
It’s crazy but our LA (Stockport) say no because 1, it’s a green space and 2, there’s no money of course.
Did you and your neighbours do anything proactive Mitch or is it just happenstance?
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