A DUNFERMLINE headteacher has appealed to parents after parking problems outside her school.

Pitreavie Primary School says it’s still struggling with mums and dads blocking up roads while dropping off and picking up their kids.

It’s causing hassle for fed-up residents and danger for pedestrians.

Headteacher Julie Journeaux said: “Parking is an ongoing issue at Pitreavie.

“Parents want to drop off as close as possible but the area is not designed for it.

“It’s a highly built-up residential area so we often have residents complaining to us and of course people are also blocking pavements.”

The school has worked with the council to come up with a travel action plan that included promoting alternative ways to travel.

Community police have also patrolled the area which works for a period of time but starts again as soon as officers are not present.

Mrs Journeaux added: “Our campaign has encouraged people to walk, bike and travel to school by different ways.

“The problem is the council can’t fine drivers because they are not actually parking illegally.

“We do have a drop-off zone at the top of the business park but I can understand why parents want to park as close as they can to the school because people have busy lives.

“We continue to work at the issue as a school, however, parking problems are not entirely resolved.”

John Mitchell, service manager, asset management and sustainable travel, said: “We urge parents and carers to avoid driving around schools wherever possible and promote active travel modes to school. Where driving is unavoidable, we urge carers to park and drive responsibly around schools, with consideration for other road users and residents and ask them to support us in keeping pupils safe.

“Significant resources are afforded to increase pupils’ safety by promoting alternatives to bringing the car to the school gates. Earlier this year, Pitreavie Primary School signed off their school travel plan and continue to actively work with the travel planning team to promote active travel for pupils and carers. Despite these efforts, inconsiderate parking remains an issue close to the school and we urge drivers to consider the impact of their actions. We will continue to work with the school in the promotion of the alternatives to improve safety and active travel.”

Last month, the Press reported that parking problems outside of West Fife schools had improved. Calls to Fife Council’s attendants had dropped by more than 50 per cent compared to 2015/16.