A CONCERNED Chard resident has called for a clampdown on illegal parking in the town.

The resident, who preferred not to be named, told the News some motorists are putting lives at risk.

He said: “Last year the council and police said they were going to crack down on parking on double yellow lines – when are they going to?

“As someone who walks round regularly I see a lot of people parked on pavements, forcing pedestrians into the road.

“This is very dangerous and putting lives at risk.”