Motoring
Free festive period car parking agreed for Neath, Port Talbot and Pontardawe town centres


Free Christmas parking has been approved for Neath, Port Talbot and Pontardawe town centres from Saturday, December 11th 2021 to Saturday, January 1st, 2022.
Members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board took the decision motorists will not have to pay for parking at Pay and Display car parks in the town centre locations during the dates to help local residents and to give a boost to local businesses.
An officers’ report to the Cabinet Board, which met on November 5th, said: “It’s acknowledged our town centres and the traders who operate in them have been significantly affected during periods of lockdown with many being prevented from opening.
“To support our town centre economy it is acknowledged that providing free Christmas car parking will further support our local economy’s recovery.”
Signs will be placed at the relevant Pay and Display car parks (The Gnoll Estate Country Park, Aberavon Seafront and Afan Forest Park car parks are not included) informing drivers of the free offer over the Christmas and New Year period.
The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Ted Latham, said: “Pontardawe, Port Talbot and Neath all offer a diverse range of shops, attractions and places to eat or drink, and I hope free parking this Christmas will encourage shoppers to buy locally and also tempt visitors to see for themselves what the county borough has to offer.”
(Lead image: Neath Port Talbot Council)
-
Mumbles5 days ago
New council houses completed in West Cross
-
Business5 days ago
Milford Haven and Port Talbot joint Freeport bid successful
-
Swansea7 days ago
New location announced for Swansea’s Krazy Races soapbox derby
-
Energy5 days ago
First Minister announces £750,000 fund for tidal lagoon research
-
Carmarthenshire6 days ago
New pipe provides safe crossing for otters under busy Kidwelly road
-
Gorseinon7 days ago
Gorseinon man handed 10-year extended sentence for a string of sexual offences
-
Bridgend5 days ago
Bridgend town centre restaurant named ‘Best Restaurant in Wales 2023’
-
Swansea6 days ago
Swansea ranks as the third-best UK city for raising children