Pavement parking could soon be banned in a road after years of complaints.

Brighton and Hove City councillors will next week be asked to approve steps for a proposed ban in Elm Grove in Brighton.

Members of the environment, transport and sustainability committee will vote on recommendations to advertise a traffic regulation order (TRO) banning pavement parking for the whole of Elm Grove.

The restriction would be along the whole stretch of Elm Grove from the junction with Lewes Road to the junction with Tenantry Down Road.

It may also need to include small stretches of the side roads leading into Elm Grove.

The council said the measures would make walking safer for pedestrians, support better access to people’s homes, improve accessibility for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs and prevent damage to the pavement.

Some £25,000 from the Hanover and Tarner Liveable Neighbourhood Project would be used to pay for the signage and infrastructure needed.

The council said Elm Grove has had a long history of complaints about pavement parking.

In June it was requested that council officers look at introducing a ban if the government did not bring forward pavement parking legislation.

A deputation from residents in Elm Grove also requested that action be taken.

The proposals would be similar to those introduced in other parts of the city, including Portland Road and Carden Avenue, and would require signage along the whole of Elm Grove to allow civic enforcement officers to legally enforce the ban.

If the report recommendations are approved, notices will appear on the road for a 21-day consultation period to allow residents to comment.

If six or more objections are received during this time, they would be brought back to a later meeting of the committee to agree a way forward. Otherwise, the scheme would move towards implementation.

Councillor Steve Davis, who co-chairs the committee said: “This has been a problem for a long time for the people of Elm Grove and something I’ve wanted to address for a while.

“Cars parking on the pavement makes it so much harder for people to walk safely, not to mention the issues faced by those with disabilities and mobility issues.

“The lack of any forthcoming legislation from government means we’re having to address this problem ourselves. In the face of government inaction, I am determined to support those residents who’ve long complained about this issue and make their lives better.

"I will continue to raise the issue of pavement parking with government to ensure that our pavements are for people.”