The burning of a school bus on Monmouth's King's Fee Estate in the early hours of Wednesday morning highlighted residents' fears that the overnight parking of HGVs and coaches on housing estates presents a danger. Counc Sue Chivers, who lives on the estate, and witnessed the "terrifying" fire, said: "As many as 10 to 15 HGVs can be counted on some nights - even tankers with orange hazard signs. "Residents have been petitioning Monmouthshire County Council's Highways Department for years to do something about it but have been told that it's not possible, but the fire on Wednesday morning has proved that residents could be at risk." Counc Chivers said she was sorry for the drivers because there isn't anywhere for them to park overnight but on residential estates. "It is not safe and there is also the disturbance to people's sleep when the lorries move on." Counc Chivers said she had been asking for a lorry park with proper facilities for many years - to no avail. She hopes that MCC will now listen to what residents are saying and do something to prevent another potential disaster. "In every aspect of life now 'Health and Safety' dominate but it seems it is not on MCC's list of priorities for the residents of King's Fee."
