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North Wales Live
9 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Free parking set to end at Gwynedd beauty spot dubbed 'sunset beach'
Charges look set to be introduced at Gwynedd beach car park that was previously free. Parking levies were introduced on a trial basis at the Dinas Dinlle beach carpark, near Caernarfon last summer. Cyngor Gwynedd's cabinet is now being asked to support a plan to start the legal process seeking a permanent off-street parking order at the site, at a meeting on Tuesday, June 10. Dinas Dinlle is a long sand and pebbled coastal area, popular with visitors and locals for its far reaching view towards Anglesey and the Llŷn Peninsula. It is also the site of a nearby Iron Age Hill fort, which has been the subject of archaeological excavation. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday The Cabinet is formally being requested to endorse a plan to delegate authority to the head of economy and community, in consultation with the Cabinet member for economy and community and head of legal services, to prepare an order to make the experimental order permanent, and give notice to the press. During 2018/19, the cash-strapped council had considered areas to make financial savings. In February, 2019, it had approved savings schemes, which included charging parking fees at the beach. The carpark falls within the responsibility of the Maritime Service, Economy and Community Department. Work to develop the parking fee plan was paused due to Covid. It was later decided to hold a trial period. "It was felt that conducting a trial period would be advantageous, and for the period to be reviewed and appraised as part of the work to develop permanent management arrangements for the site," a report had stated. During initial discussions with Llandwrog Community Council in 2019, some local concerns were raised. These had included the "detrimental impact" on businesses and residents of the village, highway safety, and that the beach served a vast number of Gwynedd residents and contributed to health and wellbeing. Further discussions with county council members and the Community Council saw a package drawn up for the site, which had also seen £400,000 improvements to the site, including resurfacing of the car park. The parking fee experiment was organised between August 16, 2024 - September 30, 2024. Fees were payable via a machine, between 9am-5pm, daily, with up to one of parking free, up to two hours: £2, Up to three hours: £3, Up to eight hours: £6 and a season ticket was £25.00. A survey had shown that 64% believed the fees were "too high" and 30% believed that the fees were "fine" , a report noted. Amid the feedback, 50% had agreed that vehicles which parked overnight in the car park should be "managed". A raft of recommendations mooted included introducing measures to prohibit overnight vehicle stays, introducing season tickets at a "reasonable fee" for locals, introducing seasonal fees, between March 1 and October 31, and earmarking 15% of income for maintenance. On April 1, 2025, changes came into force which led to an increase within the parking fees structure adopted by Cyngor Gwynedd. A new fee structure, would now see one hour still free, up to two hours: £2.20, up to four hours: £4.20, up to eight hours: £6 and a Season Ticket of £30 at the beach. A report noted the structure was recommended specifically for the Dinas Dinlle beach car park to "produce an income stream and contribute to the service's income targets, taking into account the site's features and restrictions". The Cabinet report also noted a comment from the council's chief finance officer, stating: "I can confirm that there is an income target for Dinas Dinlle Car Park since Cabinet agreed to introduce a fee and it is £57,930 for 2025/26. I therefore welcome the decision sought.."
North Wales Chronicle
10 hours ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Gwynedd beach car park charging plan to be considered
Parking levies were introduced on a trial basis at the Dinas Dinlle beach carpark, near Caernarfon last summer. Cyngor Gwynedd's cabinet is now being asked to support a plan to start the legal process seeking a permanent off-street parking order at the site, at a meeting on Tuesday, June 10. Dinas Dinlle is a long sand and pebbled coastal area, popular with visitors and locals for its far reaching view towards Anglesey and the Llŷn Peninsula. It is also the site of a nearby Iron Age Hill fort, which has been the subject of archaeological excavation. The Dinas Dinlle Carpark (Image Cyngr Gwynedd) The Cabinet is formally being requested to endorse a plan to delegate authority to the head of economy and community, in consultation with the Cabinet member for economy and community and head of legal services, to prepare an order to make the experimental order permanent, and give notice to the press. During 2018/19, the cash-strapped council had considered areas to make financial savings. In February, 2019, it had approved savings schemes, which included charging parking fees at the beach. The carpark falls within the responsibility of the Maritime Service, Economy and Community Department. Aerial view of Dinas Dinlle (Image Google Map) Work to develop the parking fee plan was paused due to Covid. It was later decided to hold a trial period. 'It was felt that conducting a trial period would be advantageous, and for the period to be reviewed and appraised as part of the work to develop permanent management arrangements for the site,' a report had stated. During initial discussions with Llandwrog Community Council in 2019, some local concerns were raised. These had included the 'detrimental impact' on businesses and residents of the village, highway safety, and that the beach served a vast number of Gwynedd residents and contributed to health and wellbeing. Further discussions with county council members and the Community Council saw a package drawn up for the site, which had also seen £400,000 improvements to the site, including resurfacing of the car park. The parking fee experiment was organised between August 16, 2024 – September 30, 2024. Fees were payable via a machine, between 9am-5pm, daily, with up to one of parking free, up to two hours: £2, Up to three hours: £3, Up to eight hours: £6 and a season ticket was £25.00. A survey had shown that 64% believed the fees were 'too high' and 30% believed that the fees were 'fine' , a report noted. Amid the feedback, 50% had agreed that vehicles which parked overnight in the car park should be 'managed'. A raft of recommendations mooted included introducing measures to prohibit overnight vehicle stays, introducing season tickets at a 'reasonable fee' for locals, introducing seasonal fees, between March 1 and October 31, and earmarking 15% of income for maintenance. On April 1, 2025, changes came into force which led to an increase within the parking fees structure adopted by Cyngor Gwynedd A new fee structure, would now see one hour still free, up to two hours: £2.20, up to four hours: £4.20, up to eight hours: £6 and a Season Ticket of £30 at the beach. A report noted the structure was recommended specifically for the Dinas Dinlle beach car park to 'produce an income stream and contribute to the service's income targets, taking into account the site's features and restrictions'. The Cabinet report also noted a comment from the council's chief finance officer, stating: 'I can confirm that there is an income target for Dinas Dinlle Car Park since Cabinet agreed to introduce a fee and it is £57,930 for 2025/26. I therefore welcome the decision sought..'
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Gwynedd Council to consider collecting green bins less often
Cyngor Gwynedd said it was considering whether to reduce the collection frequency or size of households' green waste bins. In a report, the council said: 'We must meet the national target of recycling 70% of our waste. "There is a threat that we could face fines for missing the target, but a recent analysis has shown that 57% of the waste in the green bin can be recycled. 'The recyclable materials in the green bin are costly to dispose of but also include fossil-based materials that release unnecessary carbon emissions. 'We will be looking at reducing the weekly capacity of the green bin, by considering collection frequency and the size of the bins in order to encourage more recycling, but we will also consider offering facilities to be able to recycle more materials.' Currently, green bins are collected every three weeks in Gwynedd. MORE NEWS: New postmaster to take on Caernarfon's post office on 'near-term' basis Incredible photos as imposing 55-metre-long ship with six decks docks in Caernarfon Investigation underway after contractor falls through ceiling at Gwynedd college The council will also work with businesses to 'maximise recycling' from the workplace and businesses in general. The draft Waste and Recycling Strategy sets out steps the council wants to take over five years to help improve its recycling levels. It also 'sets the stage' for the council's long-term ambition to be able to process waste and recycling in Gwynedd. Recycling plan for Cyngor Gwynedd (Image Cyngor Gwynedd) The full report will be considered by Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet on Tuesday, June 10. The cabinet will be asked to approve plans to take the proposal out to public consultation. They said: 'This will then enable us to present the final document to the Cabinet for adoption as Cyngor Gwynedd's Waste and Recycling Strategy for the period up to 2030.' Councillor Craig ab Iago, Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet Member for Environment, said: 'While the climate crisis is a global challenge, the solutions start locally and there is a real opportunity for us to make a difference at the county and national level in the area of waste and recycling. 'Our aim is to continue to cut the residual waste that is created and collected here in Gwynedd, and to support any opportunity for reuse and recycling. 'Since Cyngor Gwynedd introduced recycling and food waste services, we have seen significant improvements in the percentage of recycling in Gwynedd. 'It is clear that we must continue to modernise our arrangements in order to see further improvement. 'As a society, we need to change our mindset and see waste as a resource, by repairing and reusing materials before considering recycling and throwing them away, to create a sustainable circular economy, here. 'If the Cabinet supports the report, we will be carrying out a public consultation shortly and we will be keen to hear the views of the people of Gwynedd on our vision for the period up to 2030.' Further details on how Gwynedd residents and other stakeholders can have their say, will be available soon.
North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Gwynedd Council may collect rubbish less often in bid to improve recycling rates
A council is considering whether to collect rubbish bins less often in a bid to drive up recycling rates. Cyngor Gwynedd said it was considering whether to reduce the collection frequency or size of households' green waste bins. In a report, the council said: "We must meet the national target of recycling 70% of our waste. There is a threat that we could face fines for missing the target, but a recent analysis has shown that 57% of the waste in the green bin can be recycled. "The recyclable materials in the green bin are costly to dispose of but also include fossil-based materials that release unnecessary carbon emissions. "We will be looking at reducing the weekly capacity of the green bin, by considering collection frequency and the size of the bins in order to encourage more recycling, but we will also consider offering facilities to be able to recycle more materials." Currently, green bins are collected every three weeks in Gwynedd. The council will also work with businesses to "maximise recycling" from the workplace and businesses in general. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday The draft Waste and Recycling Strategy sets out steps the council wants to take over five years to help improve its recycling levels. It also "sets the stage" for the council's long-term ambition to be able to process waste and recycling in Gwynedd. The full report will be considered by Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet on Tuesday, June 10. The cabinet will be asked to approve plans to take the proposal out to public consultation. They said: "This will then enable us to present the final document to the Cabinet for adoption as Cyngor Gwynedd's Waste and Recycling Strategy for the period up to 2030." Councillor Craig ab Iago, Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet Member for Environment, said: "While the climate crisis is a global challenge, the solutions start locally and there is a real opportunity for us to make a difference at the county and national level in the area of waste and recycling. "Our aim is to continue to cut the residual waste that is created and collected here in Gwynedd, and to support any opportunity for reuse and recycling. "Since Cyngor Gwynedd introduced recycling and food waste services, we have seen significant improvements in the percentage of recycling in Gwynedd. "It is clear that we must continue to modernise our arrangements in order to see further improvement. "As a society, we need to change our mindset and see waste as a resource, by repairing and reusing materials before considering recycling and throwing them away, to create a sustainable circular economy, here. "If the Cabinet supports the report, we will be carrying out a public consultation shortly and we will be keen to hear the views of the people of Gwynedd on our vision for the period up to 2030."
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Gwynedd Council may collect rubbish less often in bid to improve recycling rates
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A council is considering whether to collect rubbish bins less often in a bid to drive up recycling rates. Cyngor Gwynedd said it was considering whether to reduce the collection frequency or size of households' green waste bins. In a report, the council said: "We must meet the national target of recycling 70% of our waste. There is a threat that we could face fines for missing the target, but a recent analysis has shown that 57% of the waste in the green bin can be recycled. "The recyclable materials in the green bin are costly to dispose of but also include fossil-based materials that release unnecessary carbon emissions. "We will be looking at reducing the weekly capacity of the green bin, by considering collection frequency and the size of the bins in order to encourage more recycling, but we will also consider offering facilities to be able to recycle more materials." Currently, green bins are collected every three weeks in Gwynedd. The council will also work with businesses to "maximise recycling" from the workplace and businesses in general. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday The draft Waste and Recycling Strategy sets out steps the council wants to take over five years to help improve its recycling levels. It also "sets the stage" for the council's long-term ambition to be able to process waste and recycling in Gwynedd. The full report will be considered by Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet on Tuesday, June 10. The cabinet will be asked to approve plans to take the proposal out to public consultation. They said: "This will then enable us to present the final document to the Cabinet for adoption as Cyngor Gwynedd's Waste and Recycling Strategy for the period up to 2030." Councillor Craig ab Iago, Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet Member for Environment, said: "While the climate crisis is a global challenge, the solutions start locally and there is a real opportunity for us to make a difference at the county and national level in the area of waste and recycling. "Our aim is to continue to cut the residual waste that is created and collected here in Gwynedd, and to support any opportunity for reuse and recycling. "Since Cyngor Gwynedd introduced recycling and food waste services, we have seen significant improvements in the percentage of recycling in Gwynedd. "It is clear that we must continue to modernise our arrangements in order to see further improvement. "As a society, we need to change our mindset and see waste as a resource, by repairing and reusing materials before considering recycling and throwing them away, to create a sustainable circular economy, here. "If the Cabinet supports the report, we will be carrying out a public consultation shortly and we will be keen to hear the views of the people of Gwynedd on our vision for the period up to 2030." Further details on how Gwynedd residents and other stakeholders can have their say, will be available soon. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now
