Residents in Southsea have revealed their anger over the terms of a parking zone, which makes it extremely difficult for some people to leave their cars in a legal space.

Some streets - such as Bramble Road - are not included in the scheme, meaning they are completely full each day as commuters, shoppers and other people opt to park there.

But a series of nearby streets, including Stansted Road, are part of the permit zone and this means they remain virtually empty all day, reports the News.

Some residents are lucky enough to qualify for a permit providing they own their car and it is registered to the address in question. However, many others - including those who drive work vehicles or motors that are not logged under their home address - cannot park in their own road.

Steve Shoesmith, 45, of Bramble Road explained he is often unable to park his car because his street is so full, meaning he has to resort to parking inside the permit zone in Stansted Road. This has resulted in him receiving four parking tickets in a week, each costing £25.

"I have to park in Stansted Road because I have no other choice. You should see how many empty spaces there are over there," he said, adding: "I've been told I can't get a parking permit for Stansted Road because I don't live there, yet I can see it from the front window of my house."

Any council that opts to implement a permit scheme can ensure its successful running by employing people in parking positions to guide drivers on where they can park and to hand penalty notices to those who ignore the rules.

Portsmouth City Council is already taking some steps to alleviate the problem by extending the zone southwards towards Albert Road, with this likely to be good news for drivers who want to be part of a permit scheme.

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