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Council looking to clamp down on parking near Wepre Park
It comes just a month after the local authority introduced charges at the popular Deeside beauty spot's car park.
There were concerns raised by some local residents that introducing the charges would lead to more wreckless parking on streets near Wepre Park.
And now, Flintshire Council has issued a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on a number of roads near the park.
Accompanied with the TRO, a council statement says: "The introduction of the proposed No Waiting At Any Time restrictions are intended to address indiscriminate parking on the main carriageway when using the facilities at Wepre Park, maintain visibility and to ensure that the junctions are not obstructed by parked vehicles.
"Parking at junctions, regardless of the presence of yellow lines, is an offence and the restrictions provide a visual deterrent to reinforce this message. At present, should vehicles be parked within 10 metres of a junction, an act of criminality may be committed and would therefore be subject to enforcement action by North Wales Police.
"Furthermore the Highway Code states that vehicles should not park near or on a junction as they may cause obstruction and compromise safety for all road users."
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It adds: "The county council continues its responsibility to consider the provision of convenient and safe movement of motor vehicles and other traffic, and the proposed measures are aimed at ensuring that danger is minimised to vulnerable road users aswell as improving the amenities of the locality."
The following roads are listed in the TRO:
Objections to the proposed order, together with the grounds on which they are made, should be sent in writing to Katie Wilby, Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation), Alltami Depot, Mold Road, Alltami, Mold CH7 6LG, by Friday, June 27 or by emailing transportstrategyconsultation@ quoting reference SS/TRO/JB/71.
