RESIDENTS on a Didcot estate have formed their own transport committee to fight new parking restrictions.

A transport sub-committee of Great Western Park Residents’ Association has been formed to tackle rules introduced by Taylor Wimpey.

Taylor Wimpey last week brought in a no parking restriction for residents in Blackthorn Road, Greenfinch Road, and Sir Frank Williams Avenue, claiming that some residents were parking dangerously.

Drivers who park in the restricted area at any time could be fined £100, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.

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Sarah Hayward, 32, lives in Jackdaw Road, and said it has become more difficult to park in her road since the restrictions were introduced.

The client relationship manager added: “Residents feel they were not properly consulted and that is why we are setting up a transport committee of the residents’ association to tackle the problem.”

Ms Hayward and other residents on the transport committee met on Monday at the Applecart restaurant near the A34 Milton interchange to discuss a plan of action.

Taylor Wimpey spokeswoman Abby Davies said: “We understand the frustration some residents feel at the enforcement of pre-existing parking restrictions at Great Western Park.

“However, we have also spoken to many residents who understand the reasons behind the enforcement and totally support the scheme.

“The deeds of each property at Great Western Park contain a legal covenant that requires residents not to obstruct roads.”

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