War has been waged on the big-wheeled parent parkers blighting the streets near the Alderley Edge schools.

PCSO Jim Newns will be targeting anyone parking illegally and dangerously near the three schools after years of complaints from residents; who claim parents with large 4x4s are blocking the roads at school pick-up time.

PCSO Newns said that problems occur when people double park, park on pavements or too close to junctions – and it is particularly troublesome on Ryleys Lane and Brook Lane.

"Children are likely to get knocked over and visibility at junctions is reduced – the larger vehicles can really block the road." he said.

"This has been an issue for years but I want people to know I’ve not forgotten and am desperate to find solutions."

He added: "Some parents park sensibly but some think they can block the road – it’s their responsibility to park safely and walk a few hundred yards to the school."

PCSO Newns said he wants people to pass on any ideas they have about how to solve the parking issue in the area.

At Alderley Edge School for Girls, a drop-off zone has been created on site to ease the situation but headteacher Sue Goff says more needs to be done to stop double-parking on Brook Lane.

"Now the bypass is open we are desperate to find solutions – the key is the three schools working together," she said.

"It’s hard to generalise about who is responsible – some parents with 4x4s are sensible but some aren’t. I don’t want to start fining people but encourage parents to park sensibly so our children are safe."

The head of Alderley Edge Community Primary School, Chris Perry, said: "This has been a problem for years and solutions include educating parents through a greater police presence and an improved drop-off point for schools.

"Although measures have been taken to improve traffic and parking, a more coherent plan needs to be drawn up."

The Ryleys head, Pat Barrett, said that a car park at the back of the school had been suggested and added: "Parents do car-share but with pupils travelling from outside the village, it’s impractical for many.

"Our parents are familiar with the frustrations of the school run and the majority park with due care, but without a viable alternative they are left with little choice but to park on the roadside."

He said: "We take the safety of our pupils seriously and share the concerns of PCSO Newns."

Councillors will also be writing to Cheshire East Council to arrange a patrol in the village after PCSO Newns raised the matter at a parish meeting.