Yet again this morning the white van owned by Turner's Fine Foods from Cranbrook caused obstruction in Lion Street, as the driver delivered to the George hotel. Despite repeated requests and the issue of a police parking ticket two years ago, the driver persistently blocks the street without any concern for other road-users or residents.
Nick Taylor, who lives in Lion Street, said he had taken up the issue with Kevin Beale, account manager at Turner's, resulting in a site visit. "He has reassured me that he will do everything he can to stop their vans using Lion Street" said Nick. Despite this assurance, the van driver has clearly not got the message. It is understood that Rye Town Council's efforts have been similarly ineffectual up till now. How long can such anti-social behaviour continue unchecked?
[Editor's note: not all the blame should go on the delivery drivers. It would seem that the George Hotel, to which most of the deliveries are destined, is making little or no effort to encourage delivery companies to use the loading bay specifically provided for them]
photo: Nick Taylor
