'Please park legally': Police issue fines at hotspot again after young children and the disabled forced to go in the road

It is at least the third time this month that officers have taken action over the inconsiderate parking in the area.

The car parks at Temple Newsam had been closed for lockdown but reopened last week.

West Yorkshire Police's Leeds East team posted on Facebook: "AGAIN, due to the calls we have received, more cars have been issued a ticket today on Bullerthorpe Lane for obstruction.

"This is at the entrance to Temple Newsam park.

"If you are going to the park to get daily exercise then please park legally.

"People are having to go onto the road to pass the cars with young children and disability scooters.

We have posted similar articles like this a few times over the last few weeks.

"Please feel free to share this to anyone who parks there.

"We don't like giving tickets, but if you are parked there illegaly then please expect one.

"Thanks for your continued support."

Fines have been issued on several other occasions earlier this month, when people from all over Leeds were travelling to Temple Newsam despite full lockdown.

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