Residents of Old Hunstanton in Norfolk have expressed fury after double yellow lines were painted crookedly across their village. The botched job, carried out ahead of the summer holidays to deter irresponsible parking by tourists, has been widely mocked for its shoddy appearance.
Some of the lines were daubed across driveways and private property, prompting one local dog walker to quip: 'They must have been p***** when they painted them.' The lines were intended to prevent visitors from blocking narrow lanes, as holidaymakers sought to avoid the £10 daily fee at the nearby Cliff Top car park.
Nick Eastwell, chairman of Old Hunstanton Parish Council, said villagers welcomed the idea of new parking restrictions but conceded the execution was subpar. He noted that Norfolk County Council Highways had acknowledged the poor workmanship by their sub-contractor on Sea Lane and Waterworks Road.
Eastwell added: 'They confirmed that the lines will be redone as a matter of urgency. I think the first stab in those two roads did not enhance the look of the village.' A council spokesperson stated that the lines had not been installed to specification and that remedial works would be undertaken at no cost to the authority.
