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New 'nationwide' parking rule on table as Labour makes promise to driversGovernment is set to look into the issue of pavement parking across the UK with a nationwide ban not yet off the

cards, it has saidMotoringJamie Brassington Senior reporter08:39, 02 Jun 2025Government is set to look into the issue of pavement parking across the UK with a nationwide ban not yet off the

cards, it has said Labour has given a major update over a potential UK pavement parking ban. The Labour Party government is set to look into the issue of pavement parking across the UK with

a nationwide ban not yet off the cards, it has said.

Labour MP Liz Twist said: "Back in 2018, I had an Adjournment debate on pavement parking after meeting my then constituents Margaret and Laurel, who are both visually impaired. They told

me—in fact, they demonstrated to me—that pavement parking prevented them from using pavements safely, which undermined their independence and confidence, and put them at risk of injury.

‌ "My Blaydon and Consett constituents continue to raise this issue, but we saw little action under the last Government. What progress has the Minister’s Department made on responding to the

consultation and on providing guidance to local authorities?"

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Lilian Greenwood said: "I welcome my hon. Friend’s question. The previous Government failed to act and, like her, I am determined to tackle pavement parking. That is why I have met

representatives of Guide Dogs, Living Streets, Sustrans and Transport for All to discuss this very important issue, which is absolutely fundamental to the safety and accessibility of our

public realm.

Article continues below "I can assure my hon. Friend that I am on the case, and I look forward to setting out the way forward very soon."

"I thank the hon. Lady for her support in acting to tackle what is a nuisance not just for disabled people, but for children walking on the pavement and for parents pushing buggies and

prams. It is really important that we get this right. I am working speedily with my officials to do so, and I look forward to being able to announce the outcome of the consultation and our

next steps shortly," Ms Greenwood said.

Rebecca Paul said: "I thank the Minister for her response, and I am really pleased to see that she is committed to addressing pavement parking. It is absolutely essential that it is

addressed for my constituents in Redhill, where it is a real problem.

Article continues below "As the Minister will know, Guide Dogs has been running a campaign for many years on addressing pavement parking, given the impact it has on those who are visually

impaired. Given the Minister’s enthusiasm for solving this problem, can she please give us an idea of the timescale for delivering a solution—not the recommendations, but a solution—so that

those with visual impairments and my constituents can navigate pavements safely?"