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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Beauty spot beach fines warning from Anglesey council
Drivers heading to a beauty spot beach on Anglesey have been warned about where they park. Llanddwyn beach and Newborough forest have always been popular destinations but in recent years they have been overrun by visitors. This has been causing issues for local residents and posing an environmental threat. Parking has been a major problem with the paid for car park near the beach quickly filled up most mornings - leaving people scrambling to find a nearby spot. This has included on the side of the A4080 between Newborough and Malltraeth, where double yellow lines often don't deter drivers. Some seem to incorrectly believe that they can't be fined if they are on the grass verges. But this morning Anglesey council issued a message - giving notice to drivers that this parking will not be tolerated and fines will be issued. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now A spokespeson said: "If you're visiting Llanddwyn this weekend - we're urging you to park responsibly. Residents have highlighted road safety concerns due to inconsiderate parking along the A4080 between Newborough and Malltraeth. "Parking Enforcement Officers will be in the area this weekend. Any vehicles parked on the grass verge alongside the A4080 (as shown in image) will receive a fine (fixed penalty notice) "Thank you for your co-operation." The rules over parking on verges are explained by a local authority in England They said: "In common law under the Highways Act 1980, the public have the right to pass and repass over the full width of the highway (includes roads, pavements and verges). There is no legal right to park on a road, verge or footway. "Waiting restrictions (shown by yellow lines) apply to the entire width of the public highway from the centre of the road to the boundary on the same side of the road. Therefore parking on a verge or pavement adjacent to a carriageway where a waiting restriction applies could result in a driver being issued a parking ticket even if their vehicle is not encroaching onto any waiting restriction road markings."
North Wales Live
15-07-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
'Door still open' to landowners as Gwynedd planners approve footpath proposal
The "door is still open" for landowners to offer an alternative route after a proposal for the creation of a 2.4km stretch of public footpath crossing private farm land was approved by planners. The decision by Cyngor Gwynedd's planning committee could eventually lead to the development of a route crossing the private property of Fferm Afonwen, Glanllynnau and Tŷ'n Morfa between Pwllheli and Criccieth. The scheme aims to improve use of the coastal path in the Gwynedd region by avoiding a "significant" diversion along the busy A497. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday The new route would follow closer to the coast than the existing route, avoiding a 5.3km detour. It also would link a public footpath in the Llanystumdwy community and an unclassified road, referred to as the "road from the A497 Afonwen roundabout to the south towards the railway". If it goes ahead, the route would run on the landward side of the railway line in the coastal area around Afonwen Farm, and Glanllynnau Farm, before following a track under the railway line to Tŷ'n Morfa, near Chwilog. The coastal path in Gwynedd is 180 miles long and forms part of the wider 870-mile All Wales Coastal Path project. Despite approval, the scheme would see a further public consultation, as part of a statutory process, including the involvement of various bodies, including affected landowners. The meeting was told, and the report noted: "Landowners had refused the offer to discuss the matter, but had clearly and politely stated from the outset that they will not agree to the proposal." A planning officer told the meeting that "the door is always open to the landowner to offer an alternative route". The committee agreed to the recommendation, to approve the submission of a Path Creation Order, under section 26 of the Highways Act 1980, to ensure public access over 2.63km of land in private ownership. It also accepted that if an objection to the order is not received, or should an objection be received, and which is withdrawn at a later date, that the Order is approved. And, if an objection is received which is not withdrawn, the council submits it to PEDW [Planning and Environment Decisions Wales]. Planning officers asserted it was not the council that would make the ultimate decision to create a footpath, but PEDW. The council was of the opinion that the route was "the best option". The local member, Cllr Rhys Tudor, welcomed the scheme in principal. He said: "It is nice to see plans that follow the coastal line." He queried the route being on the land side of the railway, and felt a route even closer to the coast would be "desirable". "It would be good to hear the views of the landowners," he added. Cllr Anne Lloyd Jones proposed approval. She said: "Hopefully, the landowners will approach the officers and discuss this, because in the end it is better for them to be involved, they may be able to offer something better." Seconding, Cllr Elin Hywel wanted to support the application, saying it was "great to see the coastal path being developed, it will encourage more people to make use of it and we should support this". She added: "It is an excellent idea, I use the existing path and walking on the road section does change the feel of the path, and that section of road is extra busy." Queries over the use of the route by horse riders were also discussed, but it was noted that it ran close to the railway, there was a dead end, and 12 steps to be crossed, so it was deemed "not practical to upgrade it to a bridleway".
South Wales Argus
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Newport City Council plans speed table on Queensway
This measure aims to slow down traffic and safeguard vulnerable users at a signal-controlled crossing. The proposed speed table will span the entire carriageway width, measuring 18 metres in length, including approach ramps, and will rise to a maximum height of 100 millimetres. The installation will start approximately 17 metres northeast of Queensway's junction with Railway Street, extending 18 metres further northeast. The council has set a deadline of July 29 for residents to raise any objections. Residents can request more information about the plans via email at or by calling 01633 656656. All objections must be submitted in writing to M Wallbank, Head of Law and Standards, at the Civic Centre, Newport, NP20 4UR. The council's move, under Sections 90A–F of the Highways Act 1980, reflects its commitment to enhancing road safety. The new speed table aims to reduce vehicle speed and create a safer environment for all road users, particularly at busy crossings. While the council is keen to implement the new measure, it remains open to public feedback until the end of the month. The council's notice about the proposed changes was issued on July 1, 2025. Residents are encouraged to review the detailed plans and provide their feedback by the stipulated deadline. The council hopes this new measure will lead to safer roads and better protection for all users in the area.
