Anger over parking charges at popular Welsh beach

Anger over parking charges at popular Welsh beach

Many have said the charges could cause parking pressures in other parts of the town

Claims parking charge increases gave no thought to 'potential impact' on traders

The council said it was under no obligation to seek people's views

Petition launched opposing seafront parking charges

Aberavon. Photo Neath Port Talbot Council. Lewis Smith, local democracy reporter Residents have launched a petition calling for the re-introduction of free parking at their local beach-front area. The petition calls for Neath Port Talbot Council to reinstate free parking along Aberavon beach this summer to “make the beach more accessible” for residents and tourists and “give a much-needed boost to local businesses”. The move came after summer ch…