Police seize two vehicles after council parking concerns

West Mercia Police and Safer Neighbourhood Officer, Robert Hughes posted on the force's Neighbourhood Matters page revealing that Telford and Wrekin Council had shared concerns about parking on Church Street in Wellington.

During a patrol the officer discovered a Volkswagen Golf that had been issued with a ticket for parking on a yellow line. Officer Hughes says the vehicle's tax also expired on July 1, and was told by a resident that the car was blocking parking spaces.

A black Vauxhall Astra parked next to the Volkswagen was also reported as untaxed - since March this year - and was found to be uninsured.

The officer arranged for the vehicles to be seized and towed away.

The Safer Neighbourhood Officer also reported that he issued a traffic offence report to a motorbike rider who was uninsured and not wearing a helmet, and was spotted by residents riding around Wellington.

The post said: "After receiving reports about parking issues on Church Street, Wellington from Telford and Wrekin Council, I went on foot patrol to take a look.

"A VW Golf had been issued parking tickets by the council for parking on the yellow line, I checked it and the tax expired 1st July. I was also told by a local resident that they were blocking parking spaces too.

"The black Vauxhall Astra parked next to it was also checked and also untaxed, since March 2024 and did not have insurance. I arranged to have them towed away."

The officer said he will looking into shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, speeding and other issues in the town.