MY wife and I were delighted to discover Chatterton Road shopping area had its own Christmas lights.

Although we live in Shortlands, we have for many years visited the shops in the area.

However, recently we have been unable to park the car to do so.

Vehicles are left parked all along Chatterton Road and the surrounding side streets.

My wife and I both have blue disabled badges and despite excellent assistance from our MP Jacqui Lait, we have been unable to persuade Bromley Council to restrict the parking or allow a couple of disabled bays for people like us to park and shop.

We have now abandoned visiting the area during the week. We feel our case hardly encourages elderly or disabled visitors such as ourselves to the area.