Aberavon seafront parking charge

[Cooperman]

Ok then

Vote Plaid , Max

 

[Niigata Jack]

Vote Plaid , Max

I'll make my own mind up, I don't need any advice off anyone Thanks.

I may even decide to abstain again, again its my choice, doesn't mean that I can't still moan about the arseholes who make decisions that cost us harding working taxpayer yet more of our hard earned.

 

[Niigata Jack]

I'll make my own mind up, I don't need any advice off anyone Thanks.

I may even decide to abstain again, again its my choice, doesn't mean that I can't still moan about the arseholes who make decisions that cost us harding working taxpayer yet more of our hard earned.

Anyway these carpark charges at Aberavon ??? That conversation seems to have gone out with the tide.

 

[monmouth]

Andrea Jenkyns might get in as mayor in lincs...f**k a duck. The thickos thicko. End of days can't be far away.

Oh, and Aberavon...why do anything that deters people from visiting? I guess they must have researched it, and done a proper investment appraisal...

 

[J_B]

It makes more sense to vote in the Senedd elections than the Westminster ones, given that there’s an element of PR in the Senedd ones.

It’s going to be very interesting if Reform continues to poll highly in Wales come the next Senedd election.

 

[Jack2jack]

Anyhow, back on track, if anyone wishes to sign, there is a petition on line @ change.org

Sign the Petition

Bring Back Free Parking Along Aberavon Beachfront

www.change.org

 

[CygnusX1]

Anyhow, back on track, if anyone wishes to sign, there is a petition on line @ change.org

Sign the Petition

Bring Back Free Parking Along Aberavon Beachfront

www.change.org

Signed

 

[Pacemaker]

Local authorities all over the UK are in a very difficult position, NPT has got to find money everywhere they can, the cuts to council budgets who by law have to provide services such as social services, education etc.

We have an aging population who require more care, the NHS are on their knees but still spending billions, councils budgets have been cut to the bone in recent years to pay for the NHS, defence etc.

You can pay to park all day in Scarlet Ave for £2 in winter and £4 in summer, try parking in Swansea or Cardiff all day and see how much it costs.

I usually walk down to the beach but if i do drive i am happy to pay, on another point why should NPT council tax payers subsidise residents from outside the borough to park for free when the bays have been paid for by NPT Council?

 

[Jack2jack]

Local authorities all over the UK are in a very difficult position, NPT has got to find money everywhere they can, the cuts to council budgets who by law have to provide services such as social services, education etc.

We have an aging population who require more care, the NHS are on their knees but still spending billions, councils budgets have been cut to the bone in recent years to pay for the NHS, defence etc.

You can pay to park all day in Scarlet Ave for £2 in winter and £4 in summer, try parking in Swansea or Cardiff all day and see how much it costs.

I usually walk down to the beach but if i do drive i am happy to pay, on another point why should NPT council tax payers subsidise residents from outside the borough to park for free when the bays have been paid for by NPT Council?

I take your points, however, and I'm not saying that a pound or two is a fortune, which begs the question how much revenue will be raised, to help with maintenance, which, if folk can actually see that the money is being spent fairly to improve the area great. As for the parking bays they haven't just been put there, they've been there for decades, so it's not like they are clawing back money for providing the facility.
Businesses on the seafront must be thinking how much of a kicking are we able to take, before they close down, as it will undoubtedly affect footfall, the older folk also need parking near to the front due to mobility issues.
I suspect as indicated earlier in the thread it's a way of raising revenue by fining folk.
It wont deter me from visiting Aberavon. During the summer months we visit probably a couple of times a week, so the costs can mount up. Nearly 5000 people have already signed the petition, so its obviously a bone of contention.

 

[Smurph]

I take your points, however, and I'm not saying that a pound or two is a fortune, which begs the question how much revenue will be raised, to help with maintenance, which, if folk can actually see that the money is being spent fairly to improve the area great. As for the parking bays they haven't just been put there, they've been there for decades, so it's not like they are clawing back money for providing the facility.
Businesses on the seafront must be thinking how much of a kicking are we able to take, before they close down, as it will undoubtedly affect footfall, the older folk also need parking near to the front due to mobility issues.
I suspect as indicated earlier in the thread it's a way of raising revenue by fining folk.
It wont deter me from visiting Aberavon. During the summer months we visit probably a couple of times a week, so the costs can mount up. Nearly 5000 people have already signed the petition, so its obviously a bone of contention.

Looks like greed without any thought given to those it's going to impact the most.

 

[Jack2jack]

Looks like greed without any thought given to those it's going to impact the most.

Well indeed. People also think that there is no cost to administer this kind of scheme, albeit, fines and charges go to pay staff to process the fines etc. Anyway, for me it's not about that, it's the wider impact on businesses and visitors, it's another stealth tax.

 

[Smurph]

Well indeed. People also think that there is no cost to administer this kind of scheme, albeit, fines and charges go to pay staff to process the fines etc. Anyway, for me it's not about that, it's the wider impact on businesses and visitors, it's another stealth tax.

I'll tax the street
(If you try to sit, sit) I'll tax your seat
(If you get too cold, cold) I'll tax the heat
(If you take a walk, walk) I'll tax your feet

 

[Jack2jack]

I'll tax the street
(If you try to sit, sit) I'll tax your seat
(If you get too cold, cold) I'll tax the heat
(If you take a walk, walk) I'll tax your feet

Everyones fed up with it mate.

 

[Smurph]

Everyones fed up with it mate.

Pay through the those for everything and what do we get for it?

I can't wait to retire in the sun somewhere else.

 

[Jack2jack]

Pay through the those for everything and what do we get for it?

I can't wait to retire in the sun somewhere else.

Certainly getting less bang for you buck.
You leaving this sceptic isle when you retire then, dont blame you.