Complaints have been been made about businesses on Carluke Street, Intack, Blackburn attracting vehicles which regularly block the pavement.

David East, a retired dog warden who used to work for Rossendale Council, lives at nearby Ferrier Court, said he and other residents had become increasingly frustrated over the past year.

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The 72-year-old, who has mobility issues and walks with the aid of a hand trolley, said he ‘can see a serious accident happening if things don’t change’.

He said: “Cars connected with the businesses are out on the road, often straddling the pavement.

“People from Ferrier Court have to pass to get up to Accrington Road and it proves difficult.

“Often people with mobility scooters and chairs have to go into the road to get by, so this is so dangerous.

“I’ve seen the same thing with parents pushing prams and pushchairs

“I just had to speak out because all I see is an accident waiting to happen.”

A volunteer from nearby Accrington Road Community Centre said the issue is putting off over-50s regularly attending the centre.

She said: “Over the past few months we’ve had numerous complaints about access on Carluke Street.

“Our over-50s club is badly affected, so many people have said it puts them off coming.

“The same complaints have also come from our mother and baby and youth groups.

“The parking situation means having to go into the road and that’s simply not safe.”

A spokesman for Blackburn with Darwen Council, said: “The council will be is sending parking inspectors to assess the situation.

“There are no lines on the road but some dropped kerbs which are able to be enforced and would help with access.

“An inspection of the cars on the street will also take place.”