A COUNCIL employee, market traders and local tradespeople have received warning letters about parking while carrying out their jobs.
In preparation for new civil parking enforcement by Lincolnshire County Council, which comes into force in the county on Monday, wardens have been patrolling towns and issuing warning notices to drivers who are parked illegally.
The Louth Area Committee heard that local tradespeople and market employees in the town have received notices while undergoing their work.
Members of the committee called for common-sense to prevail when enforcement officially starts.
Councillor Adam Grist said: "I welcome that we are getting parking enforcement and they have to be very vigilant to ensure traffic flows freely, but I just hope some common-sense will be used before very freely putting fines everywhere."
Market trader Alan Grant told how a trader was given a warning notice for unloading and loading for his stall in the Market Place.
He said: "It was made very clear, under no circumstances could he park anywhere in the market area. They have to park either outside Boots or Curtis' where other traders are."
Mr Grant added that an East Lindsey District Council employee was also given a warning notice when he was collecting the rents for the market stalls.
Councillor George Horton said: "Common-sense is a big factor. I was collared by a window cleaner who was doing his job who was told he could not park his van there because it is illegal.
"Louth is a thriving town. Things like this do not do anything for the cause."
Councillor Craig Leyland, portfolio holder for economic development at East Lindsey District Council, which covers the markets, said: "I am very aware of the parking issue and it was brought to my attention as soon as it happened. There does need to be a common-sense approach and we are working with Lincolnshire County Council to find a solution for everyone to carry out their business."
Brian Thompson, head of Highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said the market area remains a public highway on market days.
He continued: "Traders are welcome to load and unload their vehicles here, as long as they aren't causing an obstruction and that there is loading/unloading activity taking place. The vehicles can't just be left for long periods. It's the same for window cleaners.
"This isn't about making life difficult for people, it's about reducing congestion caused by inconsiderate parking, and keeping people on the move. The officers will take a common-sense approach to enforce the existing parking restrictions in place."