Fines imposed for illegal stopping outside local schools reaches almost 1,000 in less than a year

                                                             

The signage could scarcely be clearer - but it is one often ignored by some drivers 

THE number of fines imposed on drivers for stopping illegally outside schools in North East Lincolnshire  had reached almost 1,000 by the end of the summer term.

NELC revealed today that it had issued no fewer 924 Penalty Charge Notices since the  start of 2025.

A total of 12 schools that have signed up to a CCTV  to curb the problem - Great Coates Primary and Reynolds Academy being the two latest additions.

The scheme began in 2022 when CCTV cameras were installed outside Signhills Academy in Cleethorpes. 

Old Clee Primary Academy welcomed similar cameras a few months later.

To ensure all parents are reliably informed, there is a three-step process: 

1) Prior warning is given before cameras go live with parents being informed of what is to come. 

2) Those deemed to be illegally parking for the next two weeks are issued with a warning letter, but not fined. 

3) Thereafter, penalty notices are issued by enforcement teams.

Drivers caught stopping on the yellow zig zag lines receive a £70 penalty charge notice. This is reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days. 

The aim of the scheme is to enforce the keep-clear markings restriction more effectively and help change behaviour long-term. 

Ultimately, it helps to ensure children are arriving and leaving school safely by minimising risk

Since the start of the year, the 12 schools have issued  fines as follows:

* Great Coates Primary School – 52

* Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy – 134

* Macaulay Primary Academy – 79

* Old Clee Primary Academy – 51

* Ormiston South Parade School – 119

* Queen Mary Avenue Infant and Nursery School – 75

* Reynolds Academy – 123

* Scartho Junior Academy – 40

* Signhills Academy – 45

* Stanford Junior and Infant School – 16

* Waltham Leas Primary Academy – 72

* Welholme Academy – 118

"All children have the right to get to school safely and this is just one approach the council are using to make sure this is the case,” says Cllr Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for safer and stronger communities.

"Some may see this as purely a means to make money, but that is not the case. 

"Parking illegally endangers children and other pedestrians in the area.

"We will robustly continue to enforce in school areas and work in consultation with schools to ensure the restrictions are adhered to."