Conwy County Borough Council has put forward proposals to extend the Controlled Parking Zone along The Parade, between Ty’n y Ffirth Road and Nant-y-Gamar Road.
If approved, between 1st May and 30th September, motorists would be required to pay £5.50 to park for up to four hours, and £7.50 for more than four hours. From 1st October and 30th April, the charges would be £2.40 for up to two hours, £3.80 for up to four hours, and £5.40 for more than four hours.
Janet Finch-Saunders, the Member of Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy, has written to Councillor Charlie McCoubrey, the Leader of Conwy County Borough Council, to voice concerns raised by residents and small businesses about the proposals. These concerns already include the existing difficult parking conditions potentially becoming even more challenging, as well as the impacts it will have on customers trying to access small businesses in the area.
Commenting on the parking charges proposal, Janet said:
“Craig y Don is a wonderful unique area, with bespoke businesses that attract many customers. This proposal will have an negative impact on the small business in the area.
“It will place even more strain on Craig y Don businesses, that are already facing increased pressures from the rise of employer National Insurance Contributions and business rates of 56.8p, which are the highest rates in Great Britain for small and medium sized enterprises.
“Residents are also worried that expanding the Controlled Parking Zone will encourage visitors to park on nearby residential roads for free, further complicating parking for those who already struggle to find spaces near their homes.
“This is a poor proposal from Conwy County Borough Council and I urge them to take into account the impact on local businesses and listen to the voices of residents.”
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Photo: Janet Finch-Saunders MS/AS
