Rejected petition Bring back free parking along Aberavon beachfront.
The decision to introduce paid parking along the beach front stands to impact locals and the wider community as a whole, making the beach less accessible and negatively impacting local businesses. Aberavon beachfront has always been a sanctuary for locals and tourists alike. The introduction of paid parking will significantly reduce the number of visitors, thus hurting the small businesses relying heavily on the footfall generated by the beach-goers, as well as increase tensions for residents
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Moreover, according to a study by the American Planning Association, cities that implement free parking policies have seen a positive impact on local business patronage (Source: American Planning Association). While Aberavon may not be a city, adopting such an approach would sure better the livelihood of our businesses.
Also creating this on behalf of the residents down the beach front who will have an insufferable summer of fighting with visitors using their parking spaces outside their homes.
Wish to review the 2 hour stay time also as this is occurring regularly in social media discussions as an issue and blocker to using the beach and restaurants
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the Senedd or Welsh Government is not responsible for.
Petitions to the Senedd cannot concern an issue that is the operational responsibility of a local authority and, therefore, we are not able to accept a petition on this issue.
Petitions which ask the Senedd to intervene in the operational decisions or actions of local authorities, including planning decisions, are not admissible.
You could consider contacting your local council or your local representatives about this matter instead. Neath Port Talbot Council has its own petitions system: Petitions to the Senedd cannot concern an issue that is the operational responsibility of a local authority and, therefore, we are not able to accept a petition on this issue.
Petitions which ask the Senedd to intervene in the operational decisions or actions of local authorities, including planning decisions, are not admissible.
You could consider contacting your local council or your local representatives about this matter instead. Neath Port Talbot Council also has its own petitions system: https://democracy.npt.gov.uk/mgEPetitionListDisplay.aspx?bcr=1
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards
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