Cars for sale - and now lorries

Cllr Dan Clark checks out the cars for sale at Westerleigh Rd roundabout

The parking spaces at Westerleigh Road roundabout are meant to be used by people visiting the Common, but it’s turned into a car sales lot. In fact the other day there was a lorry for sale as well.

We’ve been trying to get something done about it – how would YOU like a used car lot outside your house? – but there’s a legal problem. It’s not against the law for an individual to sell one car at the roadside – only if they’re trading.

So Steve Webb has asked South Glos for a waiting restriction – this would make it very inconvenient for people selling cars but would suit people visiting the Common.