Permis could be brought in to tackle parking problems near York stadium ahead of the next football season.
There are growing concerns about dangerous parking in residential streets during York City and York Knights games at the LNER Community Stadium, ward councillors say.
Huntington and New Earswick’s Liberal Democrat Cllr Keith Orrell said there were worries about parked cars blocking emergency services vehicles.
The problem has got worse as the crowds get bigger, with the Knights now playing in the Super League and City having just enjoyed a record-breaking promotion season.
The 8,500-seat stadium has been a sell-out or close to one on several occasions in the last few weeks.
Cllr Orrell said it was great that the teams had achieved promotion but it was time to consult residents street-by-street before the start of the football season.
The ward councillor said: “I’ve walked around on match days and seen that most supporters park responsibly but I’ve been concerned that emergency vehicles would have great difficulty on some streets.
“This has been reported to the council and North Yorkshire Police.”
Fellow Lib Dem Cllr Carol Runciman said the situation had changed completely since the stadium opened in 2021 with thousands more fans attending games.
“The original intention was for dedicated bus services from across the city so supporters would not need to drive,” she said.
“The council and stadium operators must now revisit those plans urgently.”
Cllr Chris Cullwick, the third Huntington Lib Dem, added: “Residents deserve to feel safe and listened to in their own streets.
“The council must now stop delaying and start a proper consultation process before next season begins.”
Transport lead on the Labour-controlled council Kate Ravilious said residents in the area had been consulted on a ResPark scheme in 2022 but rejected it.
Individual streets opting in and out of permits costing £115-a-year for the first car at standard rates was not a solution – they needed to be implemented neighbourhood-wide.
Cllr Ravilious said: “We understand and sympathise with the frustration of local residents experiencing parking issues on their streets.
“A ResPark scheme is the best tool for addressing parking problems and providing residents with appropriate parking protections.
“Since 2022, the council has responded to ward councillors’ and residents’ emails about parking issues in the area to explain the available options.
“Many communities across York suffer similar parking pressures and have requested ResPark schemes and have a long waiting list which we are working through as fast as possible.
“We recognise that the success of both York City FC and York Knights has added to parking pressures in the area and we’re now working with the stadium management team to revisit a ResPark scheme for the area.”
