ILLEGAL parkers are being targeted during a clampdown on inconsiderate motorists in a seaside town.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is taking action to address problems along Redcar seafront as the warm weather has resulted in an increase in visitors blocking pavements and causing difficulty for disabled access.

To combat the problem, a team of civil enforcement officers will be patrolling the Esplanade from 10.30am until 7pm, issuing £70 notices to cars parked not in accordance with the rules associated with a particular area of the seafront.

Councillor Alec Brown, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: “Children, parents with prams and wheelchair users are having to divert onto the busy road because they cannot get past parked cars on the Esplanade. Not only does this ruin their enjoyment of the seafront, but it causes a significant risk to their safety.”

The council is reminding visitors that there are four council-owned car parks in the vicinity that offer free parking on a weekend.