In response to mounting concerns and demands from the local community, the Powys County Council has officially announced the commencement of a comprehensive car park review.

This critical review aims to address issues related to car parking charges, overall car park management, the vitality of town centers, active travel schemes, available resources, and the needs of the local communities within the region.

Scheduled to kick off on Thursday, October 26, the car park review marks a significant turning point in addressing the long-standing concerns surrounding parking facilities across Powys.

Alongside a politically balanced membership of councillors, the review group will also include representatives from town councils and local businesses where car parks are sited.  The review will be led by an independent, impartial consultant.

Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys, said:

“This cross-party car park review is long overdue, and we are pleased to be able to finally get things moving asap.

“As well as car parking charges, the review will consider how best to manage all the council’s car parks, town centre footfall, the impacts and benefits of local active travel schemes, available resources, and the needs of the local communities.

“Following discussions at full council meetings and elsewhere, we understand the urgency to get this review underway and we aim to seek a prompt conclusion and report back by the end of January 2024.”