AN ANONYMOUS online account created to highlight the illegal parking taking place at a Wee County school has been backed by a local councillor who fears a child may be killed.

Followed by Councillor Kenny Earle, @ParkingWatch1 was created on Twitter last month and has been posting pictures of cars parked in prohibited areas at Sunnyside PS.

Speaking to the Advertiser, Cllr Earle said: “I raised the issue at the Partnership and Performance Committee [last month].

“I also brought up the issue at Redwell Primary School, they have a similar issue.

“The situation is becoming intolerable. I made the statement, and I stand by it: we need to get something done about the parking situation at Sunnyside primary school before a child is killed.

“That’s not for shock value, and I wish I didn’t have to say that.

“These are my genuine fears that a child, if they don’t get killed, could be seriously injured.”

The account recently tweeted an article highlighting the same issue in a December 2020 edition of the Advertiser, adding: “Nearly one year ago, still nothing done. Problem has been there longer. [Clackmannanshire Council] can’t or won’t enforce no school drop off or pick up.

“What will it take before a child is hurt, or worse?”

One concerned parent added: “The biggest issue is the police and the council have no interest in it.

“This has been an issue that’s been going on for two years. I’ve got kids at the school, the parking has been horrendous. Nothing’s been done [since the Advertiser article].

“It’s getting more and more dangerous.”

A council spokesperson confirmed they were aware of the Twitter account and are looking to fix the issue.

They said: “We are aware of the concerns raised by @ParkingWatch1 and have been working with the school and community to look for solutions.

“We encourage walking, wheeling or cycling to school where possible and urge those who need to drive to school to park responsibly."

One concerned parent added: “It seems to be the same group of people park wherever they want and they’ve absolutely no worry about the safety issue.

Police Scotland also confirmed they were looking into the issue.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are aware of complaints around the parking and driving behaviour of motorists around Sunnyside Primary School and are working with our local authority partners to help address these issues.

“Community officers engage with the public as part of routine patrols and enforcement action is undertaken near areas of concern highlighted to us by the local community."