Extended Llandudno promenade parking charging zone proposed by Conwy council
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There could be additional parking charges along Llandudno promenade under proposals. Conwy County Borough Council has put forward plans to extend the Controlled Parking Zone along The Parade.
These would run between Ty'n y Ffirth Road and Nant-y-Gamar Road in the Craig y Don area of the town. 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. The charges would only apply between 10am and 4pm.
Janet Finch-Saunders, the Senedd member 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.
She 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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