Labour councillors at Warwickshire County Council are backing a bid to boost the local authority's powers against pavement parking.

The group will next week present a motion at Shire Hall calling for more support for councils to tackle the issue.

Pavement parking is banned in London but authorities elsewhere have no power to do anything other than marked parking restrictions.

"Pavement parking creates serious risks for pedestrians, particularly disabled people, older residents, and parents with prams, often forcing them into the road," the motion said.

"Current enforcement outside London is inconsistent and difficult to apply."

It continued: "Safe, accessible streets are a matter of fairness and social justice, and everyone should be able to move freely in their community without obstruction."

The motion is looking for cross-party support to back government plans which would give councils more powers to tackle pavement parking through the Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026.

It also calls for "swift implementation" of new laws "alongside proper funding and guidance for local authorities".

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The group then wants council officers to start preparing Warwickshire for the new powers by "identifying problem areas", working with residents, and reviewing current policies with a "focus on a fair, countywide enforcement approach that allows for local flexibility".

The motion will be presented to the full council on Tuesday 21 July.