Two Hour Parking Limit to Tackle Inconsiderate Use on Seafront

The council put parking limits on some spaces along the popular seafront area. They want to stop people hogging these roadside spots. The council added thirty spaces in March of last year between Southend and Hennebont Gardens.

This was part of a reshuffling of parking due to construction changes for sea defenses. These defenses protect the area from rising tides.

Since November 2024, there are rules in place for eighteen months. Parking is limited to two hours from 8 AM to 8 PM, and you can’t return within four hours. This affects Promenade Terrace, and the council might make it permanent after considering any objections.

Some locals want people to object because they worry limits will hurt tourism. However, the council says it stops rude parking.

The council’s statement explains the trial, involving parking rules in Mumbles as part of the sea defense work. It’s for new street spaces near shops, aiming to make visitors rotate regularly. These restrictions also prevent long-term parking. The council knows of cars parking all day, which stops regular use of spaces.

They spoke to businesses and residents, and most people support the change. They see that rotating spaces helps trade and tourism.

The parking considers residents too, allowing them to use spaces in afternoons and overnight. The council is looking at resident parking needs more as part of wider traffic plans for Mumbles.