A PARKING row has erupted after a construction manager working to rebuild fire-ravaged buildings has twice been ticketed while attempted to unload materials for the job.

Darragh Spencer, site manager for Richmond company Randall Orchard, said he has been having a hard time parking close enough to the destroyed shops on the corner of Finkle Street and Rosemary Lane – and feels parking wardens have been unfair.

He said: “The row of shops was destroyed by arson fire last year and has been left an eyesore ever since.

“It is an extremely busy part of town with thousands of tourists visiting every year – and finally the work is being done to transform the buildings, and the job by our team is incredible and a credit to our company.”

But Mr Spencer said he has received two parking tickets while trying to load and unload tools and materials needed for the job – and was furious to be told because he did not have a proof of delivery document it did not count as unloading.

“Who are they to decide what unloading is? We use our own equipment so do not have any paperwork – we just transport what we need from our warehouse to the site.

“We lose about 10 hours work a week because of it – the parking wardens tell me I can appeal my fines, but so far that was been a nightmare of being passed from Richmondshire District Council, North Yorkshire County Council, and Scarborough Borough Council.”

He added: “The site is an absolute eyesore and the local businesses and residents are absolutely over the moon to see work being done to the building after being left a wreck for almost 12 months.”

A spokesman for North Yorkshire County Council said: “Newbiggin in Richmond is a two-hour limited waiting disc zone, which means any motorist can park for up to two hours at no cost by displaying a freely available disc. This would include anyone wanting to unload materials or equipment.

“Anyone carrying out building work where proximity to the site is essential can park a vehicle all day on Newbiggin by applying for dispensation from Scarborough Borough Council, which manages parking enforcement on the county council’s behalf.

“For this, there is an initial fee of £12 per vehicle for the first day and £4 for each subsequent day.

“Any motorist who believes they have been unfairly given a penalty charge notice has the right to appeal to an independent adjudicator.”