Every visit to Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, becomes a stressful ordeal due to the severe parking issues. As a frequent patient, I've experienced firsthand the impact this has on our health and wellbeing. I, like many others, have missed critical scans and appointments simply because it took us over an hour just to find a parking spot. For some, the frustration becomes too overwhelming, and they abandon their visits altogether.

The current parking conditions are not just inconvenient—they're hazardous. Large potholes are widespread, causing a risk to vehicles and pedestrians alike. With desperate drivers resorting to abandoning their cars in any available space, the situation is chaotic and unsafe.

Every year, Good Hope Hospital applies for a permit to construct a multi-storey car park, and every year, local residents block the proposal. This car park would not be any larger than existing structures on hospital grounds, and with added greenery, it could seamlessly blend into the environment, enhancing rather than detracting from the community's aesthetic.

Building a multi-storey car park at Good Hope Hospital is a necessary and practical solution to an ongoing problem affecting countless patients and their families. It would provide sufficient parking facilities, reduce congestion, and ensure that healthcare needs are met promptly and safely.

We need to prioritize the health and convenience of patients over bureaucratic hurdles. It's time for change. I urge the local council and community to come together to support the construction of a multi-storey car park for Good Hope Hospital.

Please sign this petition to show your support and help us bring about this much-needed improvement.