Dudley Council: For issues involving yellow lines or dropped kerbs, you can contact Dudley Council Parking Enforcement teams.
Neighbourhood Verification: You can check the latest local alerts for your specific street on the Neighbourhood Alert website.
How to Report Illegal Parking in
Stourbridge/Wollaston
Depending on the type of parking issue, you should contact either the police or the council:
Police Reporting (Obstructions): If a vehicle is dangerously parked (e.g., completely blocking a pavement for wheelchairs/pushchairs, or parked on zig-zag lines), you can report it via the West Midlands Police Online Tool.
Council Reporting (Restrictions): For vehicles parked on yellow lines, over stay limits, or blocking a dropped kerb, notify Dudley Council.
Evidence Submission: Residents can submit dashcam or photographic evidence of dangerous parking directly to the police through Operation Snap.
Common Issues in
Stourbridge/Wollaston
Pavement Blocking: This is a major concern in residential areas of Stourbridge, as it forces pedestrians into the road
Estate Restrictions: Vehicles illegally parked on estates (e.g., on hatched areas) may be tagged for removal.
Local authorities distinguish between obstruction (a police matter) and parking restriction violations (a council matter):
Obstruction (Police): If a vehicle is causing a dangerous obstruction—such as forcing parents with pushchairs or wheelchair users into the road—it can be reported to West Midlands Police. Officers can issue fixed penalty notices for these offences.
Parking Restrictions (Council): For vehicles parked on double yellow lines or blocking dropped kerbs, you should contact Dudley Council, as these are handled as civil contraventions.
Estate Parking: Vehicles parked illegally on housing estates, such as on hatched areas or in ways that block emergency access, may be tagged for removal.
