🌊 Deganwy Dilemma: Parking Feud Adds to Businesses’ Woes 🚧
Deganwy’s high street is in turmoil! A 10-week gas pipe installation has closed the main road, shaking local businesses to their core. With the A546 shut in phases, traffic rerouted, and streets eerily quiet, shopkeepers are desperate for customers. One beloved women’s boutique, Casuals @143, has already shuttered its doors after 25 years, citing the crippling impact of the closure.
But that’s not all—parking wardens are now issuing fines in closed areas, aggravating the plight of struggling shop owners. Residents report parking near their shops with the blessings of workmen, only to be slapped with penalty notices! Conwy Councillor Julie Fallon calls this “adding insult to injury.”
💬 Voices on the street:
“I can’t believe wardens are ticketing on a closed road! We were told it was fine to park,” fumed a local trader. “This could be the final straw for many of us.”
With double yellows dominating the street, few complimentary spaces remain. The closure has already seen one café discard spoiled goods due to lack of trade. Calls are mounting for business rate relief or compensation to offset these hard times, but official responses remain cold.
âš Conwy Council’s stance:
Parking rules must be enforced even during roadworks. Wardens responded to complaints, but locals urge reconsideration. If you’ve been fined, don’t forget—you can appeal the decision!
As Deganwy battles through this trying period, the community is rallying support with an “Our Village Needs You” campaign. If you’re in the area, why not take a stroll, enjoy the sights, and lend your support to these cherished local businesses?
👉 How are road closures and parking rules affecting your business or visit? Let us know in the comments! 🌟 #SupportLocal #DeganwyStrong