Parking in Aberystwyth

What's all this rubbish about Parking in Aberystwyth? I take my car into the centre of Aberystwyth every day, and I mean every day; even Saturdays and Sundays. For me the Parking Wardens going in Aberystwyth has not been a bad thing. Not because I haven't picked up any more tickets, but because I have been able to park my car legally and with ease every day since they have gone. Indeed, parking for me has become easier and not more difficult. Better still someone else said the same thing this afternoon about where he parks. And two others said similar yesterday. The press and the media coverage does not seem to reflect what is happening on the street. I'm not saying that it is bad reporting, but maybe it is poor informing. The media report what they are told.

So I have to ask; who is creating this story and for what reason? Is the real story about generating interest about the location, and thereby creating an improved tourism economy through product awareness?

Because parking is not a problem, far from it. The parking in Aberystwyth has never been any better, and the truth is that everyone is being sensible and Roger gets a legal space every day. Let's all hope that the story goes away and those in power don't waste public taxes on employing traffic wardens in the future. Instead put up a few automated enforcement cameras in the key locations such as the narrow part of High Street where illegal parking could prevent an Ambulance or Fire Engine getting through (High Street is a side street), and on Pier Street where the situation was no better with the traffic wardens as anyone with a blue disk - could and always did and still do - block the street and reduce it to a one vehicle width while the purpose built Disabled Car Park at the bottom of Aberystwyth usually remains half empty.

Better still folks, how much do you pay to park in the centre of your town? I park in the centre of mine legally for several hours almost seven days a week on road and free of charge. Work that one out and then tell me there's a problem, as many who read this would love to be in that position in their town centre.

Free parking - legally parked - space every time I look - space every day - space at peak afternoon times and Saturday morning times - no cost - no hassle - space found very quickly - a different space every time. Can someone please tell me where the Parking Problem is in Aberystwyth because I haven't found it yet!