RESIDENTS on a street in Daubhill are being “driven insane” by motorists parking on pavements outside their homes.

The parked cars in Faringdon Walk are forcing residents to walk on the road and are stopping vehicles — including ambulances — from getting on to the street.

Residents have complained that people leave their cars parked on the street for long periods — with all four wheels on the pavement in some cases — and cars often park opposite each other, narrowing the road.

Robert Hornby said an ambulance was unable to get to his home after his wife suffered an episode of diabetic hypoglycaemia.

Mr Hornby, aged 61, said he has spoken with a number of drivers about parking their cars outside his home, but has been greeted with abuse.

He said: “We feel like we are just going round and round in circles.

“We get young people parking their cars to go to college and leaving them there until teatime. And we get boy racers up and down the street.

“I’ve tried asking drivers to move their cars, but the abuse I get is unbelievable.

“I would like to see double yellow lines or a sign that says ‘no parking’ on this street.”

Susan Partington, aged 66, who moved to the street three months ago, said: “Drivers are making this place look like a dump — it’s disgusting.

“They have got no respect for any of the people who live here. They just park their cars and don’t care who they offend.”

She added: “All these cars parked outside my bungalow are driving me insane. If I’d known it was like this, I would never have moved here.”

A Bolton Council spokesman said: “Access issues are a problem on this road and we met Mr Hornby to discuss what could be done.

“The council does not have any powers to deal with vehicles blocking access — this can only be dealt with by the police.

“We have contacted the police about this and we are also looking into options for introducing parking restrictions.”

A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We have not received any complaints regarding this particular street. However, if people do have concerns we would urge them to get in touch with us.”