Concerns over parking restrictions and enforcement action introduced in Welshpool since Powys County Council took over civil parking enforcement in April is to be reviewed as part of a county-wide initiative, the county council has announced.
While many motorists and residents have welcomed a stronger approach to illegal parking, some have claimed the increase in enforcement action has caused problems for residents who have to park on streets and some drivers who have parked for just a few minutes over their limit.
The county-wide review, which will look at existing waiting restrictions that operate in different towns, will take into account views and concerns raised by communities following the introduction of Civil Parking Enforcement in April.
Cabinet Member for Environment and Regulation, Councillor Geraint Hopkins said: “We have worked closely with elected members and their communities during the implementation of the scheme so sensible enforcement action is taken to address road safety matters and to ensure that traffic flows around the road network.
“We had intended carrying out a thorough review of the implementation later in the year but because the public have raised a number of concerns we have brought it forward.
“Work will start in the summer and look at a number of issues including residents parking and we hope to develop new on and off street parking policies capable of balancing the competing demands of road safety, traffic flow and adequate parking for businesses and residents.”