Planned rise in Carmarthenshire parking fees has been scrapped
A planned rise in parking fees has been scrapped by Carmarthenshire’s Executive Board for this year. The introduction of parking charges for the evenings has also been frozen, following a decision taken by the board. Environment executive board member Cllr Hazel Evans proposed the moves as part of a report which went before them regarding parking in Llanelli town centre. Members also approved a trial during the whole of October for two hours free parking in all county council car parks in Llanelli town centre between 3pm and 5pm each day. The aim is to encourage more footfall into the town centre during a quiet period to help traders and businesses, and to support families with children who shop after school. Footfall will be monitored during the month to measure the effectiveness of the free parking hours. County road safety and transport officer John McEvoy said it was important for motorists taking advantage Llanelli's two-hour trial free parking in October to acquire a ticke...