Gwynedd Council intends to introduce Pay and Display car park charges in Borth-y-Gest this Spring. There has been little, if any, consultation with local people until quite recently, whereas the decision to implement this was taken last year. Porthmadog town council were originally against the proposal but they have been over-ridden. Gwynedd have not undertaken any meaningful survey or impact assessment on what effect the charging will have. The majority of residents are opposed to these charges yet the decision has already been taken. Many locals feel that more cars will be seeking (free) curbside spaces, meaning more home owners will struggle to park near their homes (this is already the case in summer) and many streets are narrow and congested, causing health and safety concerns. The Council own the land including the green embankment areas and the boat park, that locals have enjoyed for centuries. Although there is no intention currently to establish parking bays on these areas it does not mean, at some future date, that the Council will not review this, in an effort to gain more income. They already review charges on a yearly basis. There are many elderly and/or infirm residents for whom daily home care is a necessity. Introducing charges will exasperate the situation where these health care workers already have problems finding car parking spaces. The visual affects of introducing signage, machines and possibly lines will be hugely detrimental to the appearance of what is, currently, a very attractive coastal village. .
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Reached 100 supporters
March 17, 2016
110 Comments
I strongly object to the plans to install Pay and Display meters in Borth-y-Gest. Residents have problems parking outside their houses as it is in peak season. Car park charges will exacerbate this situation.
Genuine consultation with the locals is paramount. They are the ones who have to live with the consequences of implementing parking charges in Borth-y-Gest. Gwynedd Council must not be allowed to ride roughshod over local opinion in its haste to get more money whatever the cost.
I use the car park on visits to the area, and possibly if I was to pay I would not visit, therefore the small businesses would loose out. I also holiday in the area occasionally and have to use the car park so as not to interfere with the locals.
I am against the proposed charges for parking at Borth Y Gest. It will mean more parking at the kerbside, more congestion, make matters even more difficult for homeowners and carers because of parking difficulties. It will affect local trade and the ticket machines will spoil the view forever.
One of the joys in Borth y Gest is the ability to wander along knowing that you can park without having to find coins, decide how long you're going to stay, have to clock watch whilst eating/walking/enjoying the village.... It would certainly make us think twice!
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We have been visitors to Borth y gest staying in one of the holiday cottages. There is nowhere to street park safely and without causing inconvenience to residents. The introduction of car park charges seems to be a very short sighted move, causing traffic chaos, affecting businesses, residents and visitors.
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Gwynedd Council intends to introduce Pay and Display car park charges in Borth-y-Gest this Spring. There has been little, if any, consultation with local people until quite recently, whereas the decision to implement this was taken last year. Porthmadog town council were originally against the proposal but they have been over-ridden. Gwynedd have not undertaken any meaningful survey or impact assessment on what effect the charging will have. The majority of residents are opposed to these charges yet the decision has already been taken. Many locals feel that more cars will be seeking (free) curbside spaces, meaning more home owners will struggle to park near their homes (this is already the case in summer) and many streets are narrow and congested, causing health and safety concerns. The Council own the land including the green embankment areas and the boat park, that locals have enjoyed for centuries. Although there is no intention currently to establish parking bays on these areas it does not mean, at some future date, that the Council will not review this, in an effort to gain more income. They already review charges on a yearly basis. There are many elderly and/or infirm residents for whom daily home care is a necessity. Introducing charges will exasperate the situation where these health care workers already have problems finding car parking spaces. The visual affects of introducing signage, machines and possibly lines will be hugely detrimental to the appearance of what is, currently, a very attractive coastal village. .
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Reached 100 supporters
March 17, 2016
110 Comments
Pay and display will not only encourage visitors to park on the roadside but ultimately blight the roadside with yellow lines to prevent this. Try a voluntary donations box to generate revenue for maintenance and improvement of local facilities.
I strongly object to the plans to install Pay and Display meters in Borth-y-Gest. Residents have problems parking outside their houses as it is in peak season. Car park charges will exacerbate this situation.
Genuine consultation with the locals is paramount. They are the ones who have to live with the consequences of implementing parking charges in Borth-y-Gest. Gwynedd Council must not be allowed to ride roughshod over local opinion in its haste to get more money whatever the cost.
I use the car park on visits to the area, and possibly if I was to pay I would not visit, therefore the small businesses would loose out. I also holiday in the area occasionally and have to use the car park so as not to interfere with the locals.
I am against the proposed charges for parking at Borth Y Gest. It will mean more parking at the kerbside, more congestion, make matters even more difficult for homeowners and carers because of parking difficulties. It will affect local trade and the ticket machines will spoil the view forever.
One of the joys in Borth y Gest is the ability to wander along knowing that you can park without having to find coins, decide how long you're going to stay, have to clock watch whilst eating/walking/enjoying the village.... It would certainly make us think twice!
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We have been visitors to Borth y gest staying in one of the holiday cottages. There is nowhere to street park safely and without causing inconvenience to residents. The introduction of car park charges seems to be a very short sighted move, causing traffic chaos, affecting businesses, residents and visitors.
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Pay and display will not only encourage visitors to park on the roadside but ultimately blight the roadside with yellow lines to prevent this. Try a voluntary donations box to generate revenue for maintenance and improvement of local facilities.